The Great Rift Valley

What is the Great Rift Valley?

• A mountain range in South America.

• A river in Europe.

• A desert in Australia.

• A geological feature stretching from the Middle East to Mozambique in Africa.

Which continent is the Great Rift Valley located in?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

How long is the Great Rift Valley?

• 2,000 kilometers

• 1,000 kilometers

• 6,000 kilometers

• 10,000 kilometers

What tectonic activity caused the formation of the Great Rift Valley?

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Earthquakes

• Glacial activity

• Volcanic eruptions

Which famous lake is located in the Great Rift Valley?

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Malawi

• Lake Tanganyika

• Lake Baikal

How many countries does the Great Rift Valley pass through?

• 15

• 5

• 20

• 10

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the Great Rift Valley?

• Afar Rift Valley

• Red Sea Rift Valley

• Nile Rift Valley

• Jordan Rift Valley

What is the approximate age of the Great Rift Valley?

• 25 million years

• 10 million years

• 50 million years

• 100 million years

Which famous archaeological site is located in the Great Rift Valley?

• Olduvai Gorge

• Stonehenge

• Chichen Itza

• Machu Picchu

What is the main economic activity in the Great Rift Valley?

• agriculture

• tourism

• mining

• fishing