Farafra Oasis, Egypt — Questions and answers

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What helps make the White Desert look like it's from another world?

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  1. Chalk rock formations sculpted by wind and sand ✓
  2. The small community living there
  3. Mineral springs and mud-brick dwellings
  4. Bedouin culture and traditions

Answer: Chalk rock formations sculpted by wind and sand

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What fruit is very important to Farafra's economy and way of life?

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  1. Dates ✓
  2. Apples
  3. Bananas
  4. Oranges

Answer: Dates

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What is Sama, the 12-year-old girl, doing in Farafra?

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  1. Intently weaving outside ✓
  2. Climbing a date palm tree
  3. Playing with a fennec fox
  4. Swimming in a mineral spring

Answer: Intently weaving outside

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What do visitors enjoy doing to explore the White Desert?

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  1. Camel trekking ✓
  2. Car racing
  3. Boat sailing
  4. Hot air balloon rides

Answer: Camel trekking

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What happens to Farafra Oasis when the sun sets?

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  1. It is bathed in a warm golden light ✓
  2. It becomes very cold and dark
  3. Many people start to leave
  4. It gets very noisy and busy

Answer: It is bathed in a warm golden light

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