Unit 09 World Geography

One consequence of the cultural diffusion patterns in Sub Saharan Africa includes

• the loss of sensitive ecological territory in order for mosques and churches to be built
• the passage of legislation preventing the spread of Islam any further into Sub-Saharan Africa
• the growth of conflicts between religious groups in Sudan, Nigeria, and the Central African Republic
• the blending of religious traditions throughout Sub-Saharan Africa resulting in new unique practices

How has the desert landscape of the Sahara influenced historical migration patterns in Africa?

• The Sahara Desert has facilitated the spread of disease in Africa.
• The Sahara Desert has served as a barrier to travel and migration.
• The Sahara Desert has attracted migrants to the area to herd cattle.
• The Sahara Desert has served as a highway for immigrants leaving Africa.

What is one way that overgrazing in the Sahel is changing the physical geography of this region?

• Forests in the area are being cut down.
• Rivers in the area are becoming more polluted.
• Previous areas of savanna are turning into desert.
• Average daily temperatures in the area are rising.

The primary influences on the climates of Africa are —

• elevation and ocean currents
• latitude and wind systems
• continental position and elevation
• mountain barriers and distribution of temperatures

Which physical process is responsible for the creation of rift valleys in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Erosion
• Weathering
• Tectonic forces
• Volcanic activity

Which biome is characteristic of central Sub-Saharan Africa nearest the equator?

• Taiga
• Desert
• Savannas
• Tropical rainforests

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to a diversity of biomes which has resulted in a place that is characterized by —

• a large disparity between social classes
• high levels of technological development
• economies that are dependent on the land
• a concentration of population near the equator

Which of the following describes how political patterns in South Africa changed by the end of the twentieth century?

• A dictator was replaced by an elected parliament.
• Elections were held for the first time with universal suffrage.
• Women were given the opportunity to vote in national elections for the first time.
• A new constitution was adopted that gave political rights to immigrant populations.

Declining agricultural productivity throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa is contributing to —

• declining population numbers
• emigration from Africa to Asia
• establishment of refugee camps
• large-scale rural to urban migration

Which statement best describes how globalization has historically affected Sub-Saharan Africa?

• The region is primarily been views as a tourist destination.
• Most often the region has been exploited for its natural resources.
• Generally the region supplies agricultural exports to many other regions.
• Migrants from the region provide cheap labor in other areas of the world.