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Question
To ensure a steady supply of water throughout the year, the Mesopotamian built an ______ and highly developed irrigation system. They also built _______ to control floods.
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Solution
To ensure a steady supply of water throughout the year, the Mesopotamian built an elaborate and highly developed irrigation system. They also built dykes to control floods.
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