Approximately 90% of Egypt’s population is located along the Nile River. Which of the following BEST describes where the Nile Ri
ver water comesfrom? Use an online atlas if needed, if you do not know where Egypt is located. a. From the high pressure zone located near 30 degrees south latitude. b. From precipitation and streams generated by convergence associated with the northeast and southeast trade winds. c. From the westerly wind belt located south of the equator. d. From the low pressure belt associated with the north polar jet stream.
b. From precipitation and streams generated by convergence associated with the northeast and southeast trade winds.
Explanation:
The convergence zone associated with the northeast and southeast trade winds is located alongside the Equator. And Lake Victoria, in Uganda, the original source of the Nile River, is crossed by the Equator, so the best answer would be b)
