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The Nile River

The Nile River. Chapter 4 section 1. Nile River. Flows north 4,145 miles from the mountains of central Africa to the Mediterranean Sea The Nile cuts a green fertile valley through the desert The Nile branches into the sea near the delta Most ancient Egyptians lived in this area. Nile River.

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The Nile River

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  1. The Nile River Chapter 4 section 1

  2. Nile River • Flows north 4,145 miles from the mountains of central Africa to the Mediterranean Sea • The Nile cuts a green fertile valley through the desert • The Nile branches into the sea near the delta • Most ancient Egyptians lived in this area

  3. Nile River • Nile River Basin

  4. Nile River • Egypt was protected from invasion for many years because of where it is located geographically • It is surrounded by desert, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, and has several cataracts located along the Nile

  5. Nile River • Every July, the Nile would flood and the river would overflow its banks • As the waters receded, rich farmland was left in its place

  6. Nile River • Farmers planted the crops when the soil was still wet • During the dry season- Egyptians dug out basins by using a shadoof • Egyptians raised flax, wheat, barley, and grapes

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