Question

irrigation let farmers produce more food than they could eat themselves. which statement best explains the quote? a there was a lack of control over water sources b the centralized government provided strict regulations around the use of the land c natural precipitation became the primary resource for farming needs d agricultural efficiency increased due to an intentional and controlled distribution of water

Explanation:

Irrigation allows farmers to control water supply for crops. Without irrigation, water - availability would depend mainly on natural precipitation which is often unreliable. By having irrigation, farmers can manage water better and produce more food than relying solely on natural rainfall. This means natural precipitation is not the primary resource for farming when irrigation is present. Option A is about lack of control which is not what the quote emphasizes. Option B is about government regulations which is not related to the essence of the quote. Option D is about water distribution efficiency which is not the main point of the quote.

Answer:

C. Natural precipitation became the primary resource for farming needs.