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Morning Starters: Summer 1 - River Nile

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Did You Know?

The banks of the mighty River Nile teem with incredible wildlife such as the formidable hippopotamus (Africa’s deadliest animal). Despite their seemingly docile appearance, these massive creatures are highly territorial and aggressive. Alongside them, crocodiles and waterbirds thrive, making the Nile’s riverbanks a dynamic ecosystem that is brimming with life.

Credit: BBC Two - Earth's Greatest Rivers

Word Challenge

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

Use the above strategy to learn the spellings of the words underlined in the clip description.

Grammar Challenge

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The following statement is the answer to a question. Write the question.

Some human activites are threatening the existence of the Nile’s wildlife.

Number Challenge

1) Nile length – 4,160 miles

2) Amazon length – 3,977 miles

3) Yangtze length – 3,915 miles

To the nearest mile, what is the mean average length of the world’s three longest rivers?

Critical Thinking

  • 95% of Egyptians live within a few miles of the River Nile.

What are the advantages of living so close to a major river?

What are the disadvantages of living so close to a major river?