Africa Intro

Which of the following BEST describe the Sahara desert?

• Hot and dry, little to no animals

• Hot and mostly dry, some animals

• Dry and Wet season, lots of animals

• Lots of rain, lots of animals

Which of the following best describe the Sahel?

• Hot and dry, little to no animals
• Hot and mostly dry, some animals
• Dry and wet season, lots of animals
• Gets a lot of rain, lots of animals

Which of the following best describes the Savannah?

• Hot and dry, little to no animals

• Hot and mostly dry, little animals

• Dry and Wet season, lots of animals

• Lots of rain, lots of animals

What are the two deserts in Africa

• Sahara and Rub'al-Khali
• Death Valley and Sahara
• Sahara and Kalahari
• Kalahari and Death Valley

Largest sand desert in the world

• Sahara

• Kalahari

• Kilimanjaro

• Sahel

Major river of Africa. It is the "lifeblood" of Egypt.

• Limpopo

• Congo

• Niger

• Nile

Tallest point in Africa

• Kilimanjaro

• Kalahari

• Sahara

• Namib

Which parts of Africa are most densely populated?

• Coastal areas and near rivers
• In the Democratic Republic of Congo
• Northern Africa throughout the Sahara
• Population is evenly dispersed throughout the continent

What is the word that means the cutting down of most trees and vegetation for farmland, firewood, or lumber?

• overgrazing
• deforestation
• desertification
• drought

Wildlife conservation has led to what positive outcome in the savanna region?

• Increased tourism
• Desertification
• Poor water quality
• Trees with deep roots and fire resistant bark