SS7G1: Political and Physical Features in Africa

The Sahara Desert can be found in each of the regions shown on this map EXCEPT for one. Which region is NOT touched by the Sahara Desert?

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• 3

• 4

• 5

Which number is CLOSEST to the Lake Victoria?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Africa's "Great Rift Valley" is found in which of the labeled areas?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Given that the Nile generally flows in a northward direction, which statement is MOST accurate?

• The Nile flows into the Mediterranean Sea.

• The Nile flows into the Suez Canal.

• The Nile flows into Lake Victoria.

• The Nile flows into the Red Sea.

What is the name of the yellow zone found approximately in the center of this map of Africa?

• Sahara

• Sahel

• Kalahari

• Congo

Which picture MOST LIKELY shows a savanna in Sub-Saharan Africa?

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In which region would you find the Atlas Mountains?

• Southwestern Africa

• Southeastern Africa

• Northwestern Africa

• Northeastern Africa

Which river is being described by these statements?

· Generally considered the longest river in the world.

· Flows north and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea.

· Flows through ten different countries.

· Is made up of two main tributaries that converge near Khartoum.

• Nile

• Niger

• Congo

• Zambezi

The highest mountain in Africa is

• Mt. Kenya.

• Mt. Kilimanjaro.

• Mt. Atlas.

• Mt. Everest.

What African river- so vital to west African states of past and present- is being shown on the map?

• Nile

• Niger

• Congo

• Zambezi