7.15 Geography of West Africa Quiz

Which ocean is located to the west of Africa?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the name of the desert located in northern Africa?

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Mojave Desert

Which river is a major geographical feature in West Africa?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Niger River

• Mississippi River

Which city is known as a historical and cultural center in Mali?

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Nairobi

• Johannesburg

What is the name of the gulf located in West Africa?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Persian Gulf

• Gulf of Guinea

• Gulf of Aden

Which city is located near the Niger River in Mali?

• Lagos

• Djenne

• Dakar

• Accra

Which letter represents the Sahara on the map?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What city does letter A represent?

• Timbuktu

• Djenne

• Mecca

• None of the choices.

What city does letter B represent?

• Timbuktu

• Djenne

• Mecca

• None of the choices.

Which letter represents the Niger River on the map?

• A

• B