AFRICA REVIEW PART 1

The Sahel, once home to many grazing animals, is quickly becoming part of the Sahara Desert for

all of the following reasons EXCEPT—

• over-grazing

• air pollution

• over-crowding

• poor land management

How does a history of colonization in Sub-Saharan Africa influence sustainable economic

development in the region today?

• Sub-Saharan Africa has become a source of cheap labor for outsourcing.

• Exporting agricultural products became characteristic of economies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Economies based on the exploitation of raw materials were established in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Industrial technologies and infrastructure were introduced in Sub-Saharan Africa creating

  strong growth.

Based on similarities in the climate and vegetation of their natural habitats, which of the following

North American animals would MOST likely thrive in Egypt?

• Moose

• Tree frog

• Rattlesnake

• Grizzly bear

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

• Taiga

• Desert

• Savannas

• Tropical rainforests

The map below highlights the Sahel region of North Africa.

The Sahel region is a semiarid grassland that is home to many unique species of plants and

animals. The Sahel is one of Earth's regions most vulnerable to desertification. The primary cause

of desertification in the Sahel is —

• illegal logging.

• surface mining.

• climate change.

• continental drift.

The Great Rift Valley is home to many villages and settlements in Africa because —

• political stability has made the area very safe

• diamond mines in the region provide employment

• volcanic activity in the area has produced fertile soil

• major roadways and rail systems crisscross the region

Which physical factor is most responsible for the settlement pattern in Egypt where the population is concentrated onto three percent of the land area?

• Red Sea

• Aswan dam

• Sahara desert

• Mediterranean Sea

Which environmental change has resulted from increasing population pressures and overgrazing in

the Sahel?

• Desertification

• Drought

• Famine

• Pollution

In which of the following ways has the geography of Africa affected African civilizations?

• By resulting in most countries having similar political systems

• By encouraging migration throughout the continent

• By stimulating cultural unity amongst its countries

• By hindering economic development

How is the practice of micro-lending changing economic patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Many women are creating cottage industries.

• Commercial farmers are converting to subsistence farming.

• More young adults are moving to urban areas to attend college.

• Large diamond mines are being bought up by Chinese investors.