Nile Delta Erosion Flashcards
What is the primary cause of increased erosion rates on the Nile Delta?
Sediment being trapped by the reservoir and dam leads to decreased sediment deposition.
Erosion rates have increased from 25m per year to over 200m due to changes in sediment flow.
What type of landform is the Nile Delta?
A depositional landform formed from sediment brought down by annual floods.
This sediment is essential for the delta’s formation and stability.
What has contributed to sediment being trapped in the Nile Delta?
Construction of reservoirs and dams.
These structures prevent sediment from being deposited in the delta.
Fill in the blank: The Nile Delta is formed from sediment brought down by _______.
annual floods
What geographical feature is referenced as being near the Nile Delta?
Mediterranean Sea
The Nile Delta flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
What is the significance of Naucratis and Wadi Natrun in relation to the Nile Delta?
They are locations within the region of Lower Egypt, near the Nile Delta.
What is the approximate rate of erosion on the Nile Delta currently?
Over 200m per year.
True or False: The Nile Delta is located in Upper Egypt.
False
The Nile Delta is located in Lower Egypt.
What is the impact of slow flow on sediment in the Nile Delta?
It leads to sediment being trapped and not properly deposited.
List two locations mentioned in relation to the Nile Delta.
- Naucratis
- Wadi Natrun
