Quizizz Review (SS7G1a, b; SS7G2c)

The blue line on this map represents what major river?

• Amazon

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Tigris

Answer explanation

The map is showing the Nile River. It is considered to be the longest river in the world and was the home to the Ancient Egyptian civilization. The Amazon is found in South America. The Tigris and Euphrates are found in modern-day Iraq and gave rise to the civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia..

People in Sub-Saharan Africa are LEAST likely to live

• in a desert.

• in a river basin.

• near Lake Victoria.

• near the Congo River.

Answer explanation

Water is scarce in Sub-Saharan Africa, so people are least likely to live in a desert. People are more likely to settle near Lake Victoria, the Congo River, and in a river basin.

What is the name of the country highlighted in red?

• Egypt

• Kenya

• Libya

• South Africa

Answer explanation

The country of Kenya is highlighted in red. Its capital, Nairobi, is the most populous city in East Africa.

The country of Sudan is represented by which number?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Number 2 represents the country of Sudan. Civil wars tore at the country for roughly 40 years, but ended in 2011 with the creation of a new country in its southern region (South Sudan).

All of these bodies of water are associated with the continent of Africa EXCEPT one. Which of these is NOT found in Africa?

• Nile River

• Atlantic Ocean

• Huang He River

• Mediterranean Sea

Answer explanation

The Huang He River is found in China, not Africa. The rest are all associated with Africa.

Which number represents Lake Victoria?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Answer explanation

The number 2 represents Lake Victoria. One of the "Great Lakes" of Africa, it is found north of both Lake Tanganyika (3) and Lake Malawi (3). Number 1 represents Lake Chad.

Brad was asked to summarize a description of Africa. He used the map the book provided and read the following description:

"Africa is commonly divided into the deserts (in the north and south), the tropical zones (in the middle), and the savannas (throughout the continent)."

Based on the description and the map Brad used, Brad concluded that Africa divided into regions based on ______.

• economic systems

• political systems

• absolute location

• physical geography

Answer explanation

Africa is commonly divided into the deserts (in the north and south), the tropical zones (in the middle), and the savannas (throughout the continent). It would appear, then, that most people divide Africa into regions based on physical geography.

People living in which area are MOST LIKELY to suffer the effects of desertification in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• cities

• deserts

• farming villages

• coastal communities

Answer explanation

People living in poor farming villages are most likely to suffer the effects of desertification. If these people cannot migrate to a area with suitable soil, they risk starvation. Not many people in Sub-Saharan Africa live in deserts, and those that do are nomads who move from place to place. Those living in urban areas are the least likely to suffer the effects of desertification.

Which number represents the modern day country of Sudan?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Number 3 represents the country of Sudan. In the early 2000s it was torn by civil war, resulting in the southern portion breaking off into its own country (South Sudan).

Which number is CLOSEST to Lake VIctoria?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Answer explanation

Lake Victoria is the world's second largest fresh water lake by surface area - after Lake Superior in North America - and is found in east central Africa. Therefore, the correct answer is the number 4.