Sub-Saharan Africa Geography Quiz

Sub-Saharan Africa is primarily located in which hemisphere?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

What geographical feature is known as the "Horn of Africa"?

• West Africa

• Central Africa

• East Africa

• The Sahel Region

Which of the following countries is NOT included in the East Africa region?

• Somalia

• Nigeria

• Djibouti

• Eritrea

The Great Rift Valley is characterized by:

• Active volcanoes

• A large sunken area of land

• Dense rainforests

• Vast deserts

What is the Sahel?

• A mountain range

• A rainforest

• A semidesert area

• A freshwater lake

Which feature makes walking through the rainforests of Central Africa difficult?

• The lack of rain

• The cold temperatures

• The thick vegetation

• The flat landscapes

Which major waterway in Central Africa flows into the Atlantic Ocean?

• The Ubangi River

• The Nile River

• The Congo River

• The Zambezi River

What is the Great Escarpment?

• A large river that flows through Southern Africa

• A steep slope that goes from the plateau down to the coastal plains of Southern Africa

• The region in Southern Africa with the most fertile land

• A mountain range that separates Southern Africa from the rest of the continent

Which of the following natural resources is NOT mentioned as being found in Southern Africa?

• Diamonds

• Copper

• Silver

• Gold

What type of climate does Southern Africa have?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Desert

• Arctic