The Aswan Dam

Question 1

When was the Aswan Dam built?

Answer 1

During the 1960s-1970s

Question 2

The Aswan dam is on the northern border between _________ and _________

Answer 2

Egypt and Sudan

Question 3

The reservoir created by the dam forms ______

Answer 3

Lake Nasser

Question 4

What are some negative side affects produced by the Aswan Dam?

Answer 4

Because of the dam’s complete control of the Nile’s flooding most of the Nile’s annual flood and it’s rich load of fertilizing silt is now impounded in reservoirs and canals; the silt is thus no longer deposited on the land to provide rich topsoil.

Question 5

What are some positive side affects of the Aswan Dam?

Answer 5

Now all the people of Egypt can have a strong and reliable source of water for their people.

Question 6

How deep is the Aswan Dam reservoir?

Answer 6

It is 300 feet/90 metres deep

Question 7

How wide is the Aswan Dam reservoir?

Answer 7

It is 22km in width.