Central Africa Chp. 20 Lesson 1

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to study the physical geography of Central Africa?

• To understand the climate and natural resources of the region

• To learn about the history of Central Africa

• To explore the political boundaries of Africa

• To discover famous landmarks in Central Africa

Open Ended

What do you think you might discover about Central Africa by exploring it on Google Earth?

Open Ended

How do people adapt to their environment?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the term 'watershed'?

• A place where river currents and ocean tides meet

• The land drained by a river and its system of tributaries

• A method of clearing farmland by burning trees

• The wide variety of life on Earth

Open Ended

What makes some landforms and waterways so important to the region?

Multiple Choice

Which countries are part of Central Africa according to the map and table?

• Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia

• The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe

• South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan

• Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Mali

Multiple Choice

Why are rivers important for Central Africa?

• They are used for transportation, farming, and energy.

• They are only used for fishing.

• They are not important for the region.

• They are only used for recreation.

Fill in the Blank

The main landform of Central Africa is the ___ River watershed.

Open Ended

What is an estuary?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are provided by the Congo River?

• Water for farming

• Fish for food

• Transportation

• Dense canopy

Open Ended

Name two ways the Congo River helps people.

Fill in the Blank

Areas near the Equator have a ___ climate.

Open Ended

Which vegetation type has tall trees and heavy rainfall?

Multiple Choice

What are some effects of the dense canopy in tropical rain forests on the forest floor?

• It allows more sunlight to reach the forest floor

• It causes the forest floor to have few small plants

• It increases the temperature on the forest floor

• It helps all plants grow equally well

Open Ended

Why might farmers continue using slash-and-burn even if it harms the land?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a negative impact of slash-and-burn agriculture on the environment?

• Destroys habitats

• Improves biodiversity

• Increases rainfall

• Prevents soil erosion

Multiple Select

Which mineral resources are found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)?

• Copper

• Cobalt

• Diamonds

• Gold

Fill in the Blank

Many resources in Central Africa are underdeveloped because of political instability, civil conflict, and poor ___ systems.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a resource found in Central Africa?

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Copper

• Desert sand

Open Ended

Explain how rivers contribute to the development of Central Africa, using information from the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly identifies the location of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

• It is located in Central Africa, near the Equator.

• It is located in North Africa, along the Mediterranean Sea.

• It is located in East Africa, near the Indian Ocean.

• It is located in Southern Africa, near the southern tip of the continent.

Fill in the Blank

Name one mineral resource found in Central Africa: ___

Multiple Choice

Central Africa is located on which continent?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• South America