3.1 The lifeline of the Nile Flashcards

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1
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an ancient kingdom and present-day country in northeastern Africa.

A

Egypt

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the area of land surrounding the Nile River.

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Nile River Valley

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3
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the longest river in the world, it flows from East Africa to Egypt.

A

Nile River

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4
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the region of Egypt that surrounds the Nile Delta.

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Lower Egypt

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5
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the region south of the Nile Delta.

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Upper Egypt

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6
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a city on the Nile in Egypt.

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Memphis

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7
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a triangular-shaped area at the mouth of some rivers.

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Delta

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a mixture of soil and small rocks

A

Silt

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9
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a plant whose stems are used to make a kind paper.

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Papyrus

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a waterfall.

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Catarct

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