East Africa Geography

Which body of water does the Nile River flow into?

• the Red Sea

• the Mediterranean Sea

Where is the Serengeti Plain located?

• North Africa

• East Africa

Which geographical zone is pictured in the image?

• savanna

• forest

• desert

• rain forest

Which statement best explains why early humans in Africa tended to settle near rivers or river valleys?

• These areas had the best natural protection.

• These areas had the most resources.

Which statement best describes a negative effect of human activity on Africa’s waterways?

• Dams have changed river flows, which has led to erosion.

• The use of river transportation has harmed water quality.

Which environmental area in Africa is an area of grassland with a few scattered trees?

• Sahel

• Savanna

• Sahara

• Tropical Rain Forest

Which of the following countries is not part of East Africa?

• A) Kenya

• B) Uganda

• C) Nigeria

• D) Tanzania

What is the largest lake in East Africa?

• A) Lake Victoria

• B) Lake Tanganyika

• C) Lake Malawi

• D) Lake Turkana

Which mountain is the highest peak in East Africa?

• A) Mount Kenya

• B) Mount Elgon

• C) Mount Kilimanjaro

• D) Mount Meru

Which East African country is known for its unique wildlife and the Great Migration?

• A) Ethiopia

• B) Tanzania

• C) Rwanda

• D) Burundi