Sub-Saharan Africa Geography Notes

Multiple Choice

What is the Great Rift Valley?

• A mountain range in East Africa

• A series of deep valleys caused by the splitting of the Earth's crust

• A large desert in East Africa

• A river flowing through East Africa

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Where is the tallest point in Africa located?

• Mount Kenya in Kenya

• Mount Elgon in Uganda

• Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

• Mount Meru in Tanzania

Multiple Choice

What type of terrain covers much of West Africa?

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Sahel

• Mountainous

Multiple Choice

Why is farming difficult in many areas of West Africa?

• Too much rainfall

• Little water and near desert lands

• High altitude

• Dense forests

Multiple Choice

What is a significant environmental issue currently affecting the Congo Basin?

• Flooding

• Deforestation crisis

• Desertification

• Earthquakes

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What is a characteristic of rainforests mentioned in the text?

• Low temperatures

• Sparse vegetation

• High humidity

• Minimal rainfall

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What is a significant geographical feature of Southern Africa?

• The Great Escarpment

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Rocky Mountains

Draw

Draw an image that represents "Landlocked"

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What are some of the minerals found in Southern Africa?

• Gold, diamonds, and copper

• Silver, iron, and coal

• Platinum, tin, and lead

• Zinc, nickel, and aluminum

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What is one of the challenges faced by workers in South African mines?

• High wages

• Little safety standards

• Short working hours

• Abundant resources

Multiple Choice

What is ecotourism focused on?

• Building new cities

• Tourism focused on wildlife protection and responsible use of land and resources

• Expanding agricultural lands

• Increasing industrial development

Multiple Choice

When did the Bantu people begin to spread south and east in Africa?

• About 2,000 BCE

• About 1,000 BCE

• About 500 BCE

• About 100 BCE

Multiple Choice

What is one of the best known Bantu languages?

• Swahili

• Zulu

• Yoruba

• Hausa

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What religion was introduced to Africa by Arab traders from North Africa and the Middle East?

• Islam

• Christianity 

• Judaism