African Geography and Environmental Issues

Which country is marked with a "B"?

• South Sudan
• Sudan
• South Africa
• Egypt

Which country is marked with a "C"?

• Kenya
• Nigeria
• Sudan
• Egypt

Which country is marked with a "A"?

• Sudan
• Egypt
• South Sudan
• Nigeria

Which country is marked with a "E"?

• Kenya
• Egypt
• Sudan
• Nigeria

Which country is marked with a "F"?

• Nigeria
• Egypt
• Kenya
• Sudan

Which country is marked with a "G"?

• Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
• Egypt
• Sudan
• Nigeria

In Central and West Africa there is a high demand for trees in the rainforest; therefore, trees have been cleared for farming. What environmental or ecological issue is this facing? (SS7G2, b)

• Earthquake
• Flooding
• Deforestation
• Desertification

Apply the principle: “It is very hard for me to farm here, due to the over grazing and poor soil. My farm land is becoming a desert.” What region is being described? (SS7G3a)

• Sahel
• Savanna 
• Tropical rainforest 
• Sahara

Imagine if you were fishing in Kenya. Based on your research, how are you more likely to find the water? (SS7G, b)

• Very polluted due to trees being cut down 
• Very polluted due to people throwing trash and defecating in the water
• Very polluted due to the climate
• Drought

What are the 4 main environmental issues in Africa? (SS7G2, a)

• Water pollution, desertification, drought and deforestation 
• Water pollution, desertification, air pollution and drought 
• Desertification, deforestation, air pollution, and drought 
• Desertification, air pollution, drought, and flooding