A large part of the success of the Egyptian civilization in history has been their ability to adapt to and use their environment effectively. Even though the ancient Egyptians were partially surrounded by the world's largest desert, their civilization grew to dominate their region for centuries. Explain the different ways that the Egyptians have found to adapt to their environment and allowed them to remain successful for so long. Please provide detailed explanations of at least three examples of adaptations used by the Egyptians.