Geography of Africa

One consequence of the cultural diffusion pattern shown on the map above 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 Namib Desert was formed due to -

• climatic forces

• tectonic forces

• human habitation

• overgrazing by animals

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.

Based on the information in the table above, which country most likely has the highest standard of living?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• South Africa

• Zimbabwe