River Nile Flashcards
How many countries does the Nile flow through
9
How many rivers flow into lake Tana
60
How many rivers flow out of lake Tana and what is its name
1, the Blue Nile
What are the two branches of the Nile
White Nile and Blue Nile
What are the two Seasons in Africa
Wet and Dry
What temperature does it reach
58C
Where is the source of the Blue Nile
Ethiopian Highlands
What kind of rain forms over the highlands
orographic
How long does the wet season last
Several Months
How long is the River Nile
6,695km
Where do the 2 branches of the Nile meet
Khatom
What is the population of Khatom
over 1 million
What is the Niles average discharge
3.1 million
How much of the Nile is found in Egypt
22%
What is the name of the swamp
The sud
Why do the two branches of Nile have different colours
They contain different types of sediment
What is Egypt’s second biggest industry
Tourism
Where is the mouth of the river Nile
The Mediterranean
What country do the two branches of the Nile meet in.
Sudan
Which is the larger of the two Nile branches
The White Nile
What did the Nile provide in Egypt
Fertile soil allowing for crop growth in dessert areas
How many tourists does the river support in Egypt
Millions
