Geography of the Nile River

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On what continent is Egypt located?

  • North America
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa (correct)

The Nile River is the shortest river in the world.

False (B)

Approximately how many miles long is the Nile River?

4,000 miles

The Nile River begins in Central Africa and runs in a _______ direction.

<p>north</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is another name for the southern region of Egypt?

<p>Upper Egypt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lower Egypt is located upriver.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What geographical feature is approximately 13 miles wide?

<p>Fertile Land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the region of Egypt with its location:

<p>Upper Egypt = located up river Lower Egypt = located down river</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of Africa does the Nile River begin?

<p>Central Africa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Egypt only has one major region.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the longest river in the world?

<p>Nile River</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Northern region of Egypt is also known as _______ Egypt.

<p>lower</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction does the Nile River generally flow?

<p>North (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Egypt is located in Asia.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What country does the Nile River originate from?

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Flashcards

Where is Egypt?

Egypt is located in Northern Africa.

What is the Nile River?

The Nile River is the longest river in the world, stretching 4,000 miles, begins in Central Africa and runs north.

Where does the Nile begin?

The Nile River begins in Central Africa.

What are Egypt's two regions?

The two regions are Southern Region (Upper Egypt) and Northern Region (Lower Egypt).

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Where is Upper Egypt?

Upper Egypt is located upriver.

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Where is Lower Egypt?

Lower Egypt is located downriver.

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What is around the Nile River?

Fertile land.

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Study Notes

  • Egypt was called the gift of the Nile

Geography

  • Egypt is located in Northern Africa

Nile River

  • The Nile is the longest river in the world
  • The Nile spans a distance of 4,000 miles
  • The source of the river is in Central Africa
  • The river runs north from its source in Uganda

Regions

  • There are two regions: the Southern Region and the Northern Region

Southern region

  • Known as Upper Egypt and is located up river

Northern Region

  • Known as Lower Egypt and is located down river

Fertile Land

  • The fertile land around the Nile is 13 miles wide

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