Geography Quiz

Which number on this map represents the country of South Africa?

• A. 1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 4

A former French colony, this country is located in central Africa. Which number represents this country on the map?

• A. Sudan

• B. South Africa

• C. Central African Republic

• D. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Which number represents the country of Egypt?

• A. 1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 4

The country of Sudan is represented by which number?

• A. 1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 4

The country of Nigeria is represented by which number?

• A. 1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 4

Clearing of evergreen rainforests has been a major factor in which destructive process?

• A. Desertification

• B. Erosion

• C. Global warming

• D. Deforestation

• E. Urbanization

Which THREE of the following physical features are located in the circled region on the map?

• Atlas Mountains

• Sahara Desert

• Mt. Kilmanjaro

• the Great Rift Valley

• Lake Victoria

Which region of Africa is characterized by arid land, flat grasslands, and a high degree of subsistence agriculture?

• North Africa

• West Africa

• Central Africa

• East Africa

The Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert, and the Nile River are all located in which part of Africa?

• North Africa

• West Africa

• Central Africa

• East Africa

Which type of vegetation is MOST LIKELY being described by these characteristics? It is located along the equator, warm temperatures, and heavy rainfall all year long.

• Tropical wet

• Tropical wet and dry

• Desert

• Humid subtropical