River Nile Flashcards
1
Q
How many countries does the Nile flow through
A
9
2
Q
How many rivers flow into lake Tana
A
60
3
Q
How many rivers flow out of lake Tana and what is its name
A
1, the Blue Nile
4
Q
What are the two branches of the Nile
A
White Nile and Blue Nile
5
Q
What are the two Seasons in Africa
A
Wet and Dry
6
Q
What temperature does it reach
A
58C
7
Q
Where is the source of the Blue Nile
A
Ethiopian Highlands
8
Q
What kind of rain forms over the highlands
A
orographic
9
Q
How long does the wet season last
A
Several Months
10
Q
How long is the River Nile
A
6,695km
11
Q
Where do the 2 branches of the Nile meet
A
Khatom
12
Q
What is the population of Khatom
A
over 1 million
13
Q
What is the Niles average discharge
A
3.1 million
14
Q
How much of the Nile is found in Egypt
A
22%
15
Q
What is the name of the swamp
A
The sud
