Which of the following statements best characterizes farming in the Sahara? A There is no farming at all in the Sahara. B. There are isolated pockets of farming, generally around rivers and oases, which are used for Airrigation C. There are no sources of irrigation, so people in the Sahara depend on rainfall to water their crops. D. There is widespread farming throughout the Sahara region, as the climate is well suited for growing crops. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B. There are isolated pockets of farming, generally around rivers and oases, which are used for irrigation.


Farming in the Sahara is mainly concentrated around areas with access to water, such as rivers and oases. These pockets of cultivation rely on irrigation to support crop growth in an environment where water is scarce.

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