Question

egypt is an african country located in the sahara desert. how are people able to live and thrive in such an arid environment? (1 point)

○ because egypt is located in a desert oasis.

○ because the mediterranean sea borders egypt to the north.

○ because of drought resistance crops.

○ because the nile river flows north through egypt.

how was the great rift valley created over 40 million years ago? (1 point)

○ two tectonic plates in eastern africa separated.

○ a meteor crashed into the continent.

○ the flood waters from lake victoria eroded the valley.

○ desertification from overgrazing created the valley.

in which african habitat would you find giraffes, lions, zebras, and elephants? (1 point)

○ the sahara

○ the sahel

○ the savanna

○ zoo atlanta

Explanation:

First Question:

To determine how people live in Egypt's arid environment, we analyze each option:

• "Because Egypt is located in a desert oasis" is incorrect as Egypt is a large country, not just an oasis.
• "Because the Mediterranean Sea borders Egypt to the north" is incorrect as the sea alone doesn't provide enough water for the whole country.
• "Because of drought resistance crops" is incorrect as while they help, the main water source is the Nile.
• "Because the Nile River flows north through Egypt" is correct as the Nile provides water for agriculture, drinking, and other needs, allowing people to thrive.

To find how the Great Rift Valley was created:

• "Two tectonic plates in eastern Africa separated" is correct. The Great Rift Valley was formed by the separation of the African and Arabian tectonic plates.
• "A meteor crashed into the continent" is incorrect as there's no evidence of a meteor causing it.
• "The flood waters from Lake Victoria eroded the valley" is incorrect as erosion from Lake Victoria isn't the cause.
• "Desertification from overgrazing created the valley" is incorrect as desertification is a modern issue and not related to the valley's formation.

To identify the African habitat with giraffes, lions, zebras, and elephants:

• "The Sahara" is incorrect as it's a desert with limited large animal populations.
• "The Sahel" is incorrect as it's a semi - arid region with different wildlife.
• "The Savanna" is correct as it's a grassland ecosystem that supports these large herbivores and predators.
• "Zoo Atlanta" is incorrect as it's a zoo in the US, not an African habitat.

Answer:

D. Because the Nile River flows north through Egypt.

Second Question: