Africa Geography Review

• Low GDP
• Located in the rainforest
• Large river flows through it

What country best fits the description?

• Kenya

• Sudan

• Nigeria

• Democratic Republic of Congo

• Nile River flows through
• Contains part of the Sahara Desert

What country best fits the description?

• Sudan

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in the Savanna

Great Rift Valley runs through

Lake Victoria located on border

What country is described above?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Sudan

• Democratic Republic of Congo

• Kalahari desert is here
• Has very long coastline
• South of Democratic Republic of Congo

What country is described above?

• Sudan

• Egypt

• Nigeria

• South Africa

What country contains the Suez Canal?

• South Africa

• Sudan

• Egypt

• Nigeria

Which of the following is a CAUSE of deforestation?

• Drought

• Soil erosion

• Overpopulation

• Too much rain

Which of the following is an EFFECT of deforestation?

• Logging

• Mines are built

• Less rainfall

• Desertification

Which of the following is a CAUSE of desertification?

• Overgrazing

• National Parks

• Wind breaks

• Fires

Which of the following is an EFFECT of desertification?

• Infertile soil

• Drought

• Constant flooding

• Countries banning together to create peace

Only about 50% of the population of Africa has access to safe drinking water. How does this impact economic growth?

• Economies grow

• Economic growth slows

• Population grows

• Desertification happens