Large desert rivers, like the Nile River, receive most of their water from ____.
A) ground water reserves
B) occasional, intense summer thunderstorms
C) seasonal rains
D) wetter, mountainous areas bordering the arid lands

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Large desert rivers like the Nile receive their water primarily from wetter, mountainous areas that border the arid lands, which produce runoff that flows into the river. Groundwater reserves, occasional summer thunderstorms, and seasonal rains may contribute to the river flow but are not the primary source.

Large Desert Rivers, Like the Nile River, Receive Most of Their