West African Geography and Resources Quiz

Which is the largest lagoon in West Africa?

• Chad Lagoon

• Ebrié Lagoon

• Volta Lagoon

• Niger Lagoon

What is the highest and only active volcano in West Africa?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Cameroon

• Mount Kenya

• Mount Elgon

Which desert covers parts of Mali, Niger, and Mauritania?

• Sahara Desert

• Namib Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

What is a major threat to the fishing industry in the Gulf of Guinea?

• Overfishing and pollution

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

Which lake in West Africa has shrunk by 90%?

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Chad

• Lake Malawi

• Lake Tanganyika

What is the main river system in Ghana?

• Zambezi River

• Volta River

• Congo River

• Nile River

Which biome in West Africa is characterized by hot and dry conditions with very little rainfall?

• Steppe Biome

• Desert Biome

• Tropical Rainforest Biome

• Savanna Biome

What type of climate does the Savanna Biome in West Africa have?

• Cold and snowy

• Hot and humid year-round

• Distinct wet and dry seasons

• Arctic climate

Which biome in West Africa is rich in spices, nuts, and hardwoods?

• Desert Biome

• Tropical Rainforest Biome

• Steppe Biome

• Savanna Biome

What is a major concern for the Tropical Rainforest Biome in West Africa?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Oil spills

• Deforestation

• Overfishing