Exploring Africa's Rich Resources

The land area of Africa is (a)   square kilometres.

• 15 million square kilometers
• 30.37 million square kilometers
• 40 million square kilometers
• 25 million square kilometers

Match the following statements about Africa's size with their corresponding descriptions.

• Africa is less than the size of China.

• Africa is smaller than China.

• Africa is three point two times larger than China.

• Africa is about 3.2 times larger than China.

• Africa is one and a half times the size of China.

• Africa is about the same size as China.

• Africa is approximately the same size as China.

• Africa is 1.5 times larger than China.

Sophia is studying the natural resources found in Africa for her geography project. What natural resources are found in Africa?

• Salt, sand, clay

• Wheat, rice, barley

• Gold, diamonds, oil, natural gas, copper, cobalt, cocoa, coffee, cotton

• Iron, silver, lead

What was a significant outcome of the first Industrial Revolution?

• Increased agricultural production

• Development of steam power

• Expansion of the internet

• Rise of the digital economy

European countries sought natural resources from Africa to (a)   .

• To fuel industrial economies and se
• To reduce trade with Asian countrie
• To establish military bases in Afri
• To promote European culture and edu

What are some agricultural products mentioned in the text?

• soybeans

• wheat, corn, rice

• potatoes

• barley

How many times larger is Africa than China?

• Approximately 4 times larger.

• Approximately 1.5 times larger.

• Approximately 3.16 times larger.

• Approximately 2.5 times larger.

What was a consequence of the high population in Europe?

• Decreased agricultural output.

• Lower demand for goods and services.

• Increased competition for resources.

• Increased migration to rural areas.

Name one metal resource found in Africa.

• Copper

• Iron

• Gold

• Silver

What role did Africa's natural resources play in European exploration?

• Africa's resources were primarily used to support local economies.

• European exploration was solely driven by religious motives.

• Africa's natural resources were irrelevant to European exploration.

• Africa's natural resources motivated European exploration by driving the search for valuable commodities and trade routes.