(a) Draw a sketch map of the Nile Valley. On the map, show and name
(i) two farming areas; (ii) two products from each area in (a)(i) above.
(b) In what five ways in the River Nile of economic importance to Egypt and the Sudan?
(i) two farming areas; (ii) two products from each area in (a)(i) above.
(b) In what five ways in the River Nile of economic importance to Egypt and the Sudan?
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Correct Answer: Option n
Explanation:
(b) Importance of River Nile
(i) Source of for irrigation
(ii) The river provides alluvial soil for farming
(iii) It is dammed to provide hydro-electric power (HEP) e.g Aswan High Dam, Khasm el Ghirba Dam, Sennar Dam.
(iv) Tourist attraction - Holiday resort
(v) For employment - fishermen
(vi) For domestic and industrial uses.
(vii) Hey is rich in minerals e.g. petroleum, phosphate, manganese.
(b) Importance of River Nile
(i) Source of for irrigation
(ii) The river provides alluvial soil for farming
(iii) It is dammed to provide hydro-electric power (HEP) e.g Aswan High Dam, Khasm el Ghirba Dam, Sennar Dam.
(iv) Tourist attraction - Holiday resort
(v) For employment - fishermen
(vi) For domestic and industrial uses.
(vii) Hey is rich in minerals e.g. petroleum, phosphate, manganese.