Question

determine word meanings using context clues 1 - instruction - level e
which of these clues helps you understand what \channel\ means?
word
channel
clue
fresh water flows beneath the ground. people had to dig down to reach the water. they made a channel. it was a long hole dug into the earth. the underground water collected in the channel. then people needed a way to get to this water so they could use it.

Explanation:

The context clue "long hole dug into the earth" helps understand the meaning of "channel" as it describes the physical nature of the channel.

Answer:

long hole dug into the earth