Africa Geography Review

Why is there less farmable land in the Sahel region of Africa?

• People moving into the area

• Air pollution

• Too much clean water

• Desertification

Which statement about Deforestation is true?

• Deforestation is good for the soil.

• Deforestation is beneficial for the environment.

• Deforestation is helpful to native animal species.

• Deforestation can cause soil erosion.

What do members of a religious group have in common?

• Share a belief in the same food

• Share a belief in the same god

• Live in the same state

• Must speak the same language

What is a community of people who share a common culture, ancestry, customs, and language called?

• Ethnic Group

• Religious Group

Most Africans are either Christian or Muslim, but _______ religions still play a role in African culture.

• Sacred

• Shinto

• Traditional

• Holy

Which BEST describes how rivers are used in Africa?

• Rivers are rarely used

• Crocodile farming and hunting

• Transportation, Agriculture, & Hydroelectric Power

• Irrigation projects in the Rainforest

Why are most rain forests gone today?

• Unchecked forest fires

• Harsh drought and high winds

• Diseases that attack the trees

• Logging for industry, farming, and fuel

What is Africa's transition zone between desert and savanna called?

• Sahel

• Kalahari

• Sahara

• Tropical Rainforest

How does desertification impact the people living in the Sahel region?

• Income from tourism

• More people work in factories

• Increased starvation and poverty

• Decreased support from the United Nations

What are the two main religious groups in Africa?

• Christians and Jews

• Jews and Muslims

• Jews and Hindus

• Muslims and Christians