W Geo Unit 9 Test

Which natural resource has most helped the Republic of South Africa to build a strong economy?

• oil

• diamonds

• forests

• wildlife

Which health issue has a higher rate in Southern Africa than in any other region in Africa?

• HIV/AIDS

• Influenza

• Ebola

• Malaria

The word "Apartheid" means...

• Ethnocentric

• Separateness

• Equality

• Liberation

Which of the following is a source of hydroelectric power in Southern Africa?

• Orange River

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Niger River

What is the largest desert in Southern Africa?

• Namib

• Skeleton

• Kalahari

• Sahara

a steep cliff at the edge of a plateau with a lowland area below

• Escarpment

• Landlocked

• Thatch

• Reservoir

when a city grows larger and spreads into nearby areas

• Urbanization

• Rural Development

• Embargo

• Landlocked

a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

• Reservoir

• Channel

• Landlocked

• Thatch

a South African of European descent whose native language is Afrikaans (Dutch and African mix)

• Afrikaner

• European

• Dutch

• South African

diamonds that are sold on the black market, with the proceeds going to provide funds and ammunition for violent conflicts

• Ruby Diamond

• Red Diamond

• Blood Diamond

• Death Diamond