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Nile River Flooding
Let's learn about the different seasons during the Nile River flood cycle!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Describe in 3 words what June to October in Egypt weather is like. | Flood season (Rainy) |
| Describe in 4 words what October to February in Egypt weather is like. | Growing season (mild weather) |
| Describe in 4 words what February to June in Egypt weather is like. | Harvest season (very hot) |
| Akhet (June to October)- Describe using a complete sentence. | Flood season- Fields are flooded and fertilized by the new batch of rich silt. Time when many farmers did jobs like canal repair, quarrying, and pyramid building. |
| Peret (October to February)- Describe using a complete sentence. | Growing season- Waters receded, but the Nile River is high enough to fill irrigation canals; crops were planted and tended. |
| Shemu (February to June)- Describe using a complete sentence. | Harvest season- Crops are harvested and sent to market. |