Africa Political

Which country in the region of North Africa is the largest in area? (use your political map)

Answer explanation

Algeria

Name three island countries of Africa. (use your map)

Answer explanation

Cape Verde, Sao Tomé, Principe, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles

What makes the Suez Canal a strategic point for commerce? (use your physical and political maps too)

• that the pyramids in Egypt are closeby

• the passage of vessels from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea is a short route

• that the waters are not very deep, so it is safe to cross

• That the country Jordan is very close.

Which regions have the highest population densities, and which physical characteristics attract development? (use your physical map too)

• near the Mediterranean coast and where education is highest

• near the Mediterranean coast and in the touristic places

• near the Mediterranean coast and in the jungle forests

• near the Mediterranean coast and where there is availability of water

Which regions have low population densities, and which physical characteristics discourage development? (use your physical and political maps, too)

Where are precious minerals mostly mined?

• Northern Africa

• Southern Africa

• Eastern Africa

• Western Africa

• Central Africa

In the area of Africa south of the Sahara, what is the predominant climate?

• Semi-arid

• Desert

• Subhumid

• Highland

What climate types are in the area around the Congo River? Use your physical map, too)

• Humid and Semiarid

• Subhumid and Arid

• Humid and Subhumid

• Semiarid and Humid

Where are tropical rain forests found on the African mainland? Use your physical map, too)

• in the eastern region

• in the northernmost region

• in coastal areas

• deep central region