The Nile River

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Where is the Nile located?

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Africa

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Why did the Egyptians live near the Nile?

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They used the water for farming, drinking, and to travel.

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How long is the Nile?

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4000 miles

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Why is the Nile River dangerous?

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It has crocodiles & snakes.

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Where does the Nile end?

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Mediterranean Sea

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Which direction does the Nile River flow?

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towards the North

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Flooding on the Nile River was good because...

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it provided rich nutrients for soil

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Which important event provided rich soil year after year around the Nile River? Options: Giant flocks of birds coming from the south., Huge storms came during the rainy seasons., The river flooded its banks., None of these events.

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The river flooded its banks.

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What did Egyptians consider the Gift of the Nile? Options: The fish they were able to catch for food., The fresh water they could use for drinking., The breeze that help them travel upstream., The rich black soil from the Nile flooding.

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The rich black soil from the Nile flooding.

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Which statement is best supported by this satellite image? The source of the White Nile is Lake Victoria. The source of the Blue Nile is actually in Sudan, not Ethiopia. The Nile flows through desert but sustains vegetation along its banks. The Nile dried up several years ago.

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The Nile flows through desert but sustains vegetation along its banks.