Africa's Geography

The area indicated with the red arrow has a very low population density because it

• is dominated by desert.

• floods annually.

• is prone to outbreaks of disease.

What is the BEST explanation for the population density in the red circled area?

• The region is dominated by a desert climate.

• The region was once the central focus of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

• The region is home to trade, industry, and adequate precipitation.

Which factor is MOST LIKLEY to have had the greatest impact on human settlement patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• proximity to the region's numerous coal mines

• proximity to water sources needed for subsistence farming

• political boundaries created during European colonization

• urbanization resulting from the growth of the oil industry in the region

Which continent is shown?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia

Which geographic feature divides Africa into 2?

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Atlas Mountains

• Sahel

Which of the following is the largest desert in Africa?

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Namib Desert

• Libyan Desert

Which of the following is the highest mountain in Africa?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Kenya

• Mount Stanley

• Mount Meru

Which river is the longest in Africa?

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Niger River

• Zambezi River

Which African country is known for having the largest population?

• Nigeria

• Ethiopia

• Egypt

• South Africa

What is the primary climate type found in the Sahara Desert?

• Arid

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Mediterranean