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The Role of the Nile in African Agriculture
  • 1. What is the primary agricultural benefit of the Nile River?
A) Irrigation of crops
B) Tourism development
C) Transportation of goods
D) Fishing opportunities
  • 2. Which country relies heavily on the Nile for its agriculture?
A) Kenya
B) Nigeria
C) South Africa
D) Egypt
  • 3. How does the Nile River help in combating desertification?
A) Providing water to arable land
B) Increasing rainfall
C) Creating lakes
D) Supporting wildlife
  • 4. What ancient civilization thrived on the banks of the Nile due to agriculture?
A) Zanzibar Sultanate
B) Great Zimbabwe
C) Mali Empire
D) Ancient Egypt
  • 5. Which irrigation technique is often used along the Nile?
A) Sprinkler irrigation
B) Drip irrigation
C) Basin irrigation
D) Pivot irrigation
  • 6. Why is the Nile crucial for food security in the region?
A) It offers transportation routes
B) It provides fish populations
C) It supplies essential irrigation water
D) It creates tourism jobs
  • 7. The Nile's annual flooding historically provided what benefit?
A) Hydropower generation
B) Freshwater fish
C) Flood protection
D) Nutrient-rich sediment
  • 8. What is the purpose of building levees along the Nile?
A) Control flooding
B) Provide recreational areas
C) Support transportation
D) Increase fish population
  • 9. What strategy do farmers use to cope with water competition on the Nile?
A) Widespread deforestation
B) Efficient irrigation practices
C) Increasing planting area
D) Reducing crop diversity
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