Senegal River

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/senegal-river

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. How long is the Senegal River?Approximately 1,086 kilometers (675 miles)
2. When was the Senegal River built?Senegal River Basin Organization (OMVS)
3. What is the location?Western Africa, forming a border between Senegal and Mauritania
4. What is the countries in basin?Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal
5. What is the Senegal River and why is it important?The Senegal River is a long river that flows through Senegal and Mauritania. It gives water for farms, helps grow rice and other crops, and supplies electricity from its dams.
6. Why does the Senegal River act as a border between Senegal and Mauritania?The river naturally separates the two countries along part of its path, so it is used as a clear border line.

Riparian States: Countries or regions that share a common river or body of water.
Sahelian Climate: A semi-arid climate characterized by hot temperatures and low, erratic rainfall, located south of the Sahara Desert.
Transboundary Water Resource: A river, lake, or aquifer that crosses international borders, requiring cooperation between nations.
Hydropower: Electricity generated from the energy of moving water, typically through dams.