African Physical Geography Quiz

Which river is the longest in Africa?

• Congo River

• Niger River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

Which mountain range runs through Northwest Africa?

• Andes Mountains

• Atlas Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

Which desert is located in Southern Africa?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Mojave Desert

• Kalahari Desert

Which region is known for its transition from the Sahara Desert to the Savanna?

• Antarctica

• Gobi Desert

• Sahel

• Amazon Rainforest

Which river is known for creating an oasis in the Sahara Desert, primarily in Sudan and Egypt?

• Ganges River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

Which plain is famous for its wildlife, grasslands, and annual migration of animals?

• Serengeti Plain

• Sahara Desert

• Great Barrier Reef

• Amazon Rainforest

Which river drains Lake Tanganyika in Central Africa?

• Amazon River

• Congo River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

Which river is known for aiding in the export of oil in West Africa?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Congo River

• Niger River

Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Antarctic Desert

Which valley is known for its tectonic activity and abundance of human fossils?

• Great Rift Valley

• Nile Valley

• Mississippi Valley

• Amazon Valley