African Savannas Quiz

What is the primary vegetation type found in African savannas?

• Tropical rainforests

• Grasses and scattered trees

• Mangrove forests

• Desert plants

Which animals are commonly found in African savannas?

• Lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest

• Pandas, tigers, and snow leopards

• Kangaroos, koalas, and emus

• Polar bears, penguins, and reindeer

What is the climate like in African savannas?

• Temperate climate

• Tropical wet and dry climate

• Desert climate

• Arctic climate

What imaginary line is an African savanna located near?

• the Earth

• the Equator

• the Atlantic Ocean

• South Africa

An example of a "hoofed" animal is ____________.

• a lion

• a meerkat

• a lizard

• an antelope

Why is are baobab trees very special?

• They are special because they grow in the savanna.

• They are special because they have huge thorns.

• They are special because they are some of the oldest trees in the world, and they can grow to be as wide as a house.

• They are special because giraffes like to eat them.

Finish the statement: A savanna is a special place, filled with __________________.

• people, conservation, and reforestation

• interesting animals and plants

• mining, fishing, and hunting

• cars, cafes and places for people to sleep

Complete the sentence: There may be _________ months with no rain at all.

• three

• one

• five

• ten

True or False: Savannas cover less than two-fifths of Africa.

• True

• False

True or False: Many different kinds of people live in the savanna.

• True

• False