Glencoe World History Chapter 7 Africa

What is the second largest continent?

• Europe

• South America

• Africa

• Australia

By what is Africa surrounded?

• Two seas and one ocean

• One sea and three oceans

• Two seas and two oceans

• Three seas and one ocean

How many distinct climate zones does Africa have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What percentage of Africa is covered by the Sahara in the north and the Kalahari in the south?

• 20 percent

• 30 percent

• 40 percent

• 50 percent

What characterizes the mild climate zone of Africa?

• Heavy rainfall and cold temperatures

• Moderate rainfall and mild temperatures

• Dry conditions and high temperatures

• Snowfall and freezing temperatures

What percentage of the African continent does the rain forest climate zone along the equator cover?

• 5 percent

• 10 percent

• 20 percent

• 15 percent

Which disease-carrying insect is mentioned as being present in the dense forests due to heavy rains and heat?

• Mosquito

• Tsetse fly

• Tick

• Flea

Why do people in the area with tsetse flies typically not raise animals?

• Because the soil is not fertile

• To avoid attracting predators

• To help keep the tsetse fly away

• Because there is not enough water

What is minimal in the dense forests due to the climate conditions?

• Plant growth

• Rainfall

• Farming and travel

• Heat

What is the final climate zone mentioned in the lecture notes for the land of Africa?

• Deserts

• Rain forests

• Mountains

• Savannas