North Africa and UAE Geography Quiz

Which tectonic plates intersect in North Africa?

• Eurasian, Antarctic, Arabian, and African

• Pacific, Indian, Antarctic, and South American

• North American, South American, African, and Eurasian

• African, Arabian, Anatolian, and Eurasian

How many countries make up North Africa?

• 5

• 7

• 4

• 6

What is the tallest mountain range in North Africa?

• Atlas Mountains

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

Where do humid and cold air masses come from in North Africa?

• West

• East

• South

• North

What is the main feature of the North African environment?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Grassland

• Rainforest

Which two countries have significant desert landscapes?

• North Africa and UAE

• Morocco and UAE

• Tunisia and Algeria

• Egypt and Libya

What is the name of the desert in North Africa?

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Atacama Desert

What is the name of the desert in the UAE?

• Mojave Desert

• Thar Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Sahara Desert

Which sea borders all 5 countries of North Africa?

• Red Sea

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

What type of air masses come from the south in North Africa?

• Polar and icy

• Dry and arid

• Hot and tropical

• Humid and cold