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Egypt: The Black Land & The Red Land

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What is the Red Land?

a battlefield

sandstone bluffs

the deserts of Egypt

volcanic rock

Which detail supports the idea that the Nile no longer floods?

It always had water for irrigation.

Monsoon rains fall and the river swells.

The muddy river delivered nutrient-rich soil.

The Aswan Dam was built.

Use context clues from the text to determine the meaning of malachite.

a person from Malachi

an ingredient used in Egyptian cooking

a green semi-precious mineral

a device for lifting water into fields

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the following word.

"Annual"

deserted

never happening ever again

occuring once every year

fertile

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the following word.

"Irrigation"

the use of water to help with growth

desert lands

flood plains

fertile soil

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the following word.

"Desolate"

high density

deserted

highly populated

flood zones

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the following word.

"Fecund"

frozen soil

deserted

fertile land

flood zones

How would you describe the climate of Egypt?

Hot and wet

Hot and dry

Warm and dry in winter, but wet in spring

cold and icy

The Red Land is always red.

True

False

What is a benefit of the Red Land/ Desert

Good land for farming

Plenty of oasis drinking water

Deterred invaders

Allowed for easy transportation

What natural resources could be found in the Red Land

Food

Water

Timber

Minerals

What term do Egyptians use for their fertile land?

Red Land

Black Land

Green Land

Barren Land

A benefit of the Black Land is that it provides

Many minerals

Rich soil

Many Oasis

Timbur

Farmers in Egypt got most of their water for crops from

Oasis

Rain

Nile

Tigris