Africa Geography Flashcard

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Which mountain range is located in northwestern Africa?

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Atlas Mountains

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What is the largest desert in the world located in the northern part of Africa?

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Sahara Desert

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Which river is a large area of land drained by in Africa?

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Congo River

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What type of climate is found throughout the continent of Africa?

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Very diverse; deserts, grasslands, savannas, and a rainforest

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Which desert in Southern Africa is covered mostly by reddish sand?

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Kalahari Desert

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What is the large island nation off the eastern coast of Africa?

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Madagascar

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Which rainforest is known for its diverse animal and plant life in Africa?

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Congo Rainforest

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Which of the following is NOT a natural resource found in Africa? Diamonds, Gold, Uranium, Silver

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Silver

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Which country is NOT one of the seven that extensively colonized Africa? Options: Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia

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Russia

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Which of the following is a large, extremely dry area of land with very little plant life? Basin, Plateau, Desert, Rainforest

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Desert