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