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The Nile River Facts

1. The River Nile Listening – Week 1

2. Egypt is here South America Africa Australia Where is Egypt?

3. Can you name some countries in Africa?

4. Let’s listen!

5. Comprehension 01

6. 1. Which countries in Africa does the Nile River flow through? Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. a Egypt, Kenya, and Nambia. b Egypt, Somalia, and Ethiopia. c Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. a

7. North America South America Africa Asia Europe Australia Egypt is here The Nile River is located in Africa and flows through several countries, including Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia.

8. distance :how far away something is

9. mountain

10. SOUTH

11. 2. How long is the river? 40 miles a 4000 kilometers b 4000 miles c 4000 miles c

12. 3. What is the river sometimes called? T he small river a T he long river b The big river. c The long river b

13. The Nile River is about 4000 miles long which is about the distance from New York City to Los Angeles! It’s so long that it’s sometimes called ”the long river” . The Nile River starts in the mountains of East Africa and flows northward into the Mediterranean Sea.

14. 4. Which direction does the river flow in? North to South a East to West b South to North c South to North c

15. 5. Which direction do most rivers flow in? North to South a East to West b South to North c North to South a

16. One of the most interesting things about the Nile River is that it’s the only river in the word that flows from south to north . Most rivers flow from north to south , but the Nile River is different.

17. 6. True or False: The Nile River is one of the youngest rivers in the world. True a False b False b

18. 7. How long have people lives along the Nile for? 60 years a 60000 years b 6000 years c 6000 years c

19. The Nile River is also one of the oldest rivers in the world. People have been living along the Nile for over 6,000 years , and it has played a very important role in the history of many civilizations.

20. 8. How many different types of fish live there? 100 a 1000 b 200 c 100 a

21. 9. Which animal does not live near this river? hippopotamus a crocodile b P olar bear c P olar bear c

22. species

23. Nile Perch

24. Nile Tilapia

25. h ippopotomus

26. crocodile

27. pelican

28. heron

29. The Nile River is also home to many different kinds of animals. There are over 100 different species of fish that live in the Nile, including the Nile perch and the Nile tilapia. The Nile is also home to crocodiles, hippopotamuses , and many different kinds of birds, such as pelicans and herons.

30. 10. True or False: The Nile River is imporant for the people who live near it. True a False b True a

31. The Nile River is also very important for the people who live along its banks . The Nile provides water for farming and irrigation, and it's also a source of food for many people. In fact, the Nile is so important that it's often called the "lifeblood" of Egypt.

32. P yramids of Giza

33. 11. What is one of the most famous landmarks along the river? The Eiffel Tower a The pyramids of Giza b The Statue of Liberty c The pyramids of Giza b

34. One of the most famous landmarks along the Nile River is the pyramids of Giza. The pyramids are ancient tombs that were built over 4,500 years ago to honor Pharaohs, who were the rulers of ancient Egypt. The pyramids are some of the most famous landmarks in the world and are a must-see for anyone visiting Egypt.

35. 12. What is the capital city of Egypt? Cairo a Nile b Egypt c Cairo a

36. Another important landmark along the Nile is the city of Cairo, which is the capital of Egypt . Cairo is a very busy and crowded city, with lots of markets and streets filled with people. It's also home to many famous landmarks, such as the Cairo Tower and the Cairo Museum.

37. So there you have it, kids! The Nile River is a very long and important river that has played a significant role in the history and culture of many civilizations. It's home to many different kinds of animals and is a vital resource for the people who live along its banks. We hope you enjoyed learning about the Nile River!

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