Aswan Dam

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Aswan, Egypt, on the Nile River
2. What is the completion year?1970
3. What is the Aswan Dam and why is it important?The Aswan Dam is a huge wall built on the Nile River in Egypt. It holds back water to create Lake Nasser, which helps control floods and provides a steady water supply for the country.
4. Why did Egypt build the Aswan High Dam?Egypt built the dam to show national independence and to boost the economy. It was meant to stop dangerous floods, give farmers reliable water, and make electricity for factories and homes.

Inundation: The flooding of land, especially by a river overflowing its banks.
Hydroelectric Power: Electricity generated from the kinetic energy of moving water, typically through turbines in dams.
Sediment Load: The amount of sand, silt, and clay particles carried by a river.
Archaeological Sites: Places where ancient artifacts and structures are found, offering clues about past civilizations.