7th Grade S2 2.1 Geography of Africa

Which body of water does the Nile River flow into?

• the Red Sea

• Lake Victoria 

• the Mediterranean Sea

• the Congo River Basin

The Congo River Basin is __________ of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

• north

• south

• east

• west

The Gulf of Guinea is __________ of the Sahara Desert.

• north

• south

• east

• west

Which physical feature in Africa borders the Mediterranean Sea?

• the Congo River

• the Sahara Desert

•  the Kalahari Desert

• the Zambezi River

Where is the Serengeti Plain located?

• North Africa

• Southern Africa

• West Africa

• East Africa

Which geographic feature covers most of North Africa?

• desert

• savanna

• deciduous woodland

• tropical rain forest

Why is Africa’s Sahel region decreasing in size?

• deforestation

• desertification

• increasing rainfall

• a growing population

What is similar about the desert and savanna zones in Africa?

• Both contain stone plateaus.

• Both experience limited rainfall.

• Both contain abundant grasslands.

• Both experience high temperatures.

How is the African savanna similar to the African rain forest?

• Both are low-temperature climates.

• Both are home to a variety of animal species.

• Both have large areas of rock-covered plains.

• Both receive large amounts of rainfall all year.

Which statement best explains why early humans in Africa tended to settle near rivers or river valleys?

• These areas had the most rainfall.

• These areas had the best dwellings.

• These areas had the most resources. 

• These areas had the best natural protection.