Upfront-Africa Rising

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• In the next decade, Africa will have the world's largest workforce

• Africans are living longer, healthier lives.

• More people immigrate to Africa than emigrate from Africa

• African music is gaining popularity around the world

The median age of Africa's population is...

• 19 years old

• 27 years old

• 38 years old

• 60 years old

One reason Africa is well-suited to help fight climate change is because it has...

• 15% of the world's recycling plants

• 30% of the world's wind farms

• 60% of the world's solar energy potential

• 75% of the world's geothermal locations

According to the "where the young people are" box, what percentage of the world's population of people 15-24 is Africa projected to have in 2050?

• 17%

• 23%

• 35%

• 60%

Which of the following ideas from the article is represented by its title, "Africa Rising"?

• Climate change is taking a toll on Africa

• Africa is gaining in cultural and economic influence

• Migrants send billions of dollars in aid back to Africa

• Unemployment has become a major crisis in Africa

In the first section of the article, the author uses the word STAGGERING to describe....

• something placed in a zigzag pattern

• spreading something out over time

• something that is walking unsteadily

• something astonishing

According to "By the Numbers", Hilton is planning to open 65 new hotels in Africa in the next five years. Given the rest of the article, which of the following is the best guess you can make based on this information?

• People expect an increase in travel and tourism in Africa

• American corporations are taking opportunities away from African countries

• African migrants are returning home from abroad

• Climate change has caused Africans to become displaced

In the section "Climate Change", Keziah Keya says, "If we want to change things, we have to do it ourselves." The author includes this quote to...

• show why young people are inspired to stay in Africa

• suggest that other regions have abandoned Africa

• explain why climate change is a problem in Africa

• persuade readers to move to Africa

What impact does the growing youth population in Africa have on the continent's economic development?

• It increases the demand for educational resources

• It decreases the overall productivity

• It leads to higher unemployment rates

• It boosts innovation and entrepreneurship

How does the article suggest that renewable energy sources contribute to Africa's economic future?

• By reducing dependency on imported fossil fuels

• By increasing carbon emissions

• By limiting technological advancements

• By decreasing job opportunities in the energy sector