South of Sahara Geography

Front

The Great Rift Valley was formed mainly by ____.

Back

shifting tectonic plates

Front

What creates waterfalls on many African rivers? Options: ternimal moraines, gorges, escarpments, earthquakes

Back

escarpments

Front

The principal export in many Atlantic coastal countries in Africa is ____.

Back

oil

Front

Which country has major gold and diamond deposits? South Africa, Sudan, Chad, Niger

Back

South Africa

Front

Why are many African countries promoting ecotourism? Options: to allow tourists to distribute African plants, to attract more industry and investment, to encourage trade with other nations, to help preserve the rain forests and boost economies

Back

to help preserve the rain forests and boost economies

Front

In steppe areas, clearing trees or herding large amounts of livestock can cause ____.

Back

desertification

Front

Which type of climate is found in southwestern Africa? Options: highland, mediterranean, humid subtropical, steppe

Back

mediterranean

Front

Where in Africa are you most likely to find elephants, lions, and giraffes? Options: savanna, rain forest, desert, highland

Back

savanna

Front

Which of the following is a break in the Earth’s surface caused by shifting tectonic plates? Congo Basin, Kilimanjaro, Lake Volta, Great Rift Valley

Back

Great Rift Valley

Front

Why are Africa’s many rivers not used for shipping?

Back

The rivers flow over too many escarpments.