By, Tierney, Molly, Joe and James THE RIVER NILE By, Tierney, Molly, Joe and James

Rivers and streams The United States has 3,500,000 miles of rivers and streams. The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States (about 2,540 miles long). The Nile is the longest river in the world (4,132 miles). The Amazon River carries the most water. Water covers nearly three-fourths of the earth's surface. However . . . Less than 1% of water on the earth is available for use by us. Most of the earth's surface water is salty (93%). Much of what remains is in aquifers deep below the earth's surface (2.5%). Some is permanently frozen in the polar ice caps (2%). Over 90% of the world's supply of fresh water is located in Antarctica!

River Nile Fact file The River Nile is approximately 4,160 miles and runs through Egypt to Burundi. The River Nile is the longest River in the world. The River Nile is formed from the Blue Nile, which originates at Lake Tana in Ethiopia, and the White Nile, which originates at Lake Victoria. These rivers meet in Sudan and then go on their long journey northwards towards the sea. The white Nile is a lot bigger then the Blue Nile. The River Nile originates in Burundi, south of the equator, and flows northward through northeastern Africa, eventually flowing through Egypt and finally draining into the Mediterranean Sea. Most Egyptians lived near the Nile as it provided water and excellent soil for growing food.

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