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The Nile River begins at the Mediterranean Sea, so there is no city at the mouth of the river.

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There are unpredictable weather changes along the Nile. Sometimes large floods occur because of unusually heavy rain. This causes erosion along the river that affects the lives of people who live near it. It also causes waterborne diseases.

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Crocodiles are vertebrates that live in the Nile

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Soft-shelled turtles are vertebrates that live in the Nile

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Mosquitoes are invertebrates that live in the Nile.

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Sandflies are invertebrates that live in the Nile.

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Two organisms that live near the river and use it for resources are people and plants.

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People use the Nile River for many things. One of those things is irrigation for farming. Irrigation systems are set up all along the river. To help assist the irrigation process, dams were built. Lake Victoria has even been made into a reservoir. Some of the water from the lake provides power for large industries. Additionally, the Nile is used as a pathway for travel. The transport of people and objects takes place on this river all the time.

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It is agreed that the Nile has more than one source. One of those sources is Lake Victoria. Another is where the Blue and White Nile meet near Khartoum.

The Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea.

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1) White Nile
2) Blue Nile
3) Atbara

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The Nile River passes through many different climate zones since it is so long. The southern parts of the river receive a lot of rain, but the northern parts do not.

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6,650 km (4,132 mi)

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