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