Africa Population and Trade Questions

What fraction of the African continent is covered by the Sahara Desert?

• 1/4
• 1/3
• 1/2
• 2/3

Which region is slowly turning into desert and receives approximately 7 inches of rainfall per year?

• The Sahel
• The Savanna
• The Tropical Rainforest
• The Sahara

What is the average daily temperature in the Sahara Desert?

• 85 degrees
• 90 degrees
• 95 degrees
• Over 100 degrees

Which of these is NOT a main region of Africa?

• The Sahara
• The Savanna
• The Mediterranean Plains
• The Tropical Rainforest

In the Sahel region, what are the two primary occupations?

• Mining and fishing
• Trading and farming
• Subsistence farming and herding
• Manufacturing and commerce

How many countries does the African tropical rainforest touch?

• 27 countries
• 32 countries
• 37 countries
• 42 countries

Which transportation method is most common in the Sahara today?

• Airplane
• Camel
• Truck
• Train

What makes farming difficult in the savanna region?

• Lack of rainfall
• The tsetse fly
• Poor soil quality
• Extreme temperatures

How much annual rainfall does the tropical rainforest receive?

• 50 inches
• 70 inches
• 80 inches
• Over 90 inches

Which city is located in the savanna region?

• Cairo
• Nairobi
• Casablanca
• Tripoli