Test 1 Africa Geography

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

Water Pollution is caused by

• Drought

• Fertilizers and industrial waste

• Farming

• Water Pollution isn't an issue in Africa

Desertification is often a result of this other environmental issue

• Acid Rain

• Water Pollution

• Deforestation

• Air Pollution

What are some causes of desertification?

• climate changes, over grazing, and farming

• political conflicts, tourism, and archaeologists

• pandemics, trade, and colonialism

• urban cities, electricity, and plumbing

Feature #4

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahel

• Congo Basin

Why is the population of the Sahara so low?

• Too much water

• Too much oil

• Limited access to oil

• Limited access to water