Central Africa

The dominant landform of Central Africa is the Congo River watershed.

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In Central Africa, the farther one gets from the Equator, the more it rains.

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Experts say that clearing land for slash-and-burn agriculture may have increased the expanse of savanna in Central Africa.

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Central Africa has extensive modern transportation networks.

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Central Africa lacks any reserves of petroleum or natural gas.

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How does São Tomé and Príncipe differ from all the other Central African nations?

• It is the only Central African nation that is not located near the Equator.

• It is the largest nation in Central Africa.

• It is the only landlocked Central African nation.

• It is the only island nation in Central Africa.

Why is the Congo River not navigable for its entire course?

• Rebel groups have blocked portions of the river to ship traffic.

• Several series of cataracts and rapids occur along the river.

• The river is severely polluted in many areas.

• Parts of the river are too narrow to allow for ship traffic.

Which of the following countries is the largest in Central Africa?

• Gabon

• Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Cameroon

• Central African Republic

Why are few plants found at ground level in Central African rain forests?

• The forest floor consists mostly of clay soil and gravel.

• Because of the forest canopy, very little sunlight filters through to the forest floor.

• The animals of the forest eat most of the ground-level plants.

• The forest does not get enough precipitation to support ground-level plant life.

Which activity produces 90 percent of the total exports of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

• mining

• fishing

• agriculture

• tourism