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The Role of the Nile in African Agriculture
Contributed by: Aslam
  • 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) Kenya
C) Nigeria
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. Which irrigation technique is often used along the Nile?
A) Drip irrigation
B) Sprinkler irrigation
C) Pivot irrigation
D) Basin irrigation
  • 5. The Nile's annual flooding historically provided what benefit?
A) Nutrient-rich sediment
B) Hydropower generation
C) Freshwater fish
D) Flood protection
  • 6. What is the purpose of building levees along the Nile?
A) Control flooding
B) Support transportation
C) Provide recreational areas
D) Increase fish population
  • 7. Why is the Nile crucial for food security in the region?
A) It creates tourism jobs
B) It offers transportation routes
C) It supplies essential irrigation water
D) It provides fish populations
  • 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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