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