Africa - Environment & People

What are most of the highlands and mountains a result of?

• weathering

• volcanic activity

• human activity

• erosion

Where do temperatures in Africa reach the highest numbers?

• the Serengeti

• the Sahara

• Uganda

• the coast

Which one did not contribute to Africa's rain forests being destroyed?

• agriculture

• development

• forestry

• mining

What is the name of Africa's most well known savanna?

• the Sahara

• the Serengeti

• Kilimanjaro

• Namibia-

What is the name of the world's largest hot desert?

• Namib Desert

• Gobi Desert

• the Sahara

• Kalahari

Which animal has become very endangered because of violent wars and poaching?

• the lion

• the pygmy hippopotamus

• the mountain gorilla

• the cheetah

Even though it is illegal & happens less often now, why are African elephants being killed?

• they are large and frightening

• they terrorize villages

• their skin can be used for clothing

• their tusks are made of ivory

Which one is not a threat to the lions of Africa?

• loss of habitat

• larger predators

• farmers protecting their livestock

• rich tourists who want to hunt them

How long did the 1960 Agadir earthquake last?

• one hour

• 15 seconds

• 30 minutes

• 2 minutes

How many disaster zones were declared after the 2010-2011 South African floods?

• 100 in all 9 provinces

• 20 in all 9 provinces

• 45 in 8 provinces

• over 30 in 8 provinces