The Nile River

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Which is the longest river in the world?

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Nile River

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What body of water does the Nile River empty into?

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Mediterranean Sea

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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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How often did the Nile flood?

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Once a Year

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Approximately how many miles long was the Nile?

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4200 miles

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Which direction does the Nile flow?

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North

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What gift did the flood bring each year?

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Soil

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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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Which two rivers combine to make the Nile?

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Blue River and White River

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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.