WorksheetsNile River Geoterms Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 18mins
Artificial lakes created by building dams across streams or rivers; canals carry water from these to fields.
reservoirs
irrigation channels
terracing
agroecosystem
What is the flat area of land that has sediment deposited when water overflows from rivers?
Estuary
Floodplain
Wetland
Tributary
_________________________ is created when the energy from falling water is converted into electricity.
geothermal energy
biomass energy
wind energy
hydroelectricity
What is the primary purpose of constructing a dam on a river?
To increase fish population
To prevent soil erosion
To generate hydroelectric power
To improve water quality
What is the definition of hydroelectic potential?
What is the definition of reservoir?
What is the definition of River Basin?
What is the definition of floodplains?
Which of these uses hydropower to make electricity?
water
wind
sun
animals
In which body of water does the Nile River empty into?
Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Red Sea
From its source to the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile River crosses mountains, deserts, plateaus, and plains
True
False
What are the names of the main branches of the Nile River?
Blue Nile and White Nile
Blue Nile and Red Nile
East Nile and West Nile
Nile 1 and Nile 2
People have long relied on the Nile River for...
growing crops
drinking water
transportation
all of these are correct
For thousands of years, the _______ of the Nile River has remained a mystery
source
depth
animal life
delta
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