Africa Geography and Challenges Review

Which continent is located to the south of Europe and southwest of Asia?

• Australia

• South America

• Africa

• Antarctica

What makes Africa an ideal trading partner for its neighbors?

• Its location

• Its technological advancements

• Its large population

• Its natural resources

How many countries are there in Africa?

• 25

• 100

• 54

• 75

Which is the largest desert in the world located in Africa?

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Namib Desert

• Arabian Desert

What is a biome?

• A large body of water

• Climate zones with similar life forms

• A type of mountain range

• A large community of plants and animals

Which biome is characterized by receiving very little rainfall?

• Desert

• Savanna

• Rainforest

• Chaparral

Which river in Africa is the longest in the world?

• Congo River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

What is the Great Rift Valley?

• A region being split by tectonic plates

• A large desert

• A mountain range

• A large lake

Which of the following is not a natural resource mentioned as being important in Africa?

• Gold

• Rubber

• Coal

• Oil

What challenge is associated with Africa's natural resources?

• They can lead to conflicts

• They are evenly distributed

• They are all renewable

• They are unlimited