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QWhat significant climate change occurred around 4000 BCE in the Sahara region?

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  • A Increased rainfall and expansion of lakes and rivers ✔ ✖
  • B Rising temperatures and decreased rainfall ✔ ✖
  • C Decreased temperatures and increased snowfall ✔ ✖
  • D Increased wind speeds and sandstorms ✔ ✖
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Around 4000 BCE, the Sahara region experienced a significant climate change characterized by rising temperatures and decreased rainfall.
This led to the shrinking of lakes and rivers and increased desertification.

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