7.21 African Landscape Quiz

What is the main characteristic of rainforests in Africa?

• They have high temperatures and little rainfall
• They are warm all year long and receive heavy rainfall
• They are mostly flat grasslands
• They are located in the northern part of Africa

How do the Sahel grasslands differ from savannas?

• Sahel has more rainfall
• Sahel is drier and provides less food
• Sahel has more trees
• Sahel is located in the southern part of Africa

Which desert is known as the world's largest desert?

• Kalahari Desert
• Namib Desert
• Sahara Desert
• Gobi Desert

What type of climate is found in the Mediterranean regions of Africa?

• Hot and dry
• Cold and snowy
• Mild with adequate rainfall
• Tropical and humid

What is the Gulf of Guinea known for?

• Being very salty
• Being rich in oil and minerals
• Having no rivers flowing into it
• Being a desert region

What advantage does the Mediterranean climate zone offer compared to other areas in Africa?

• It has the most rainfall
• It allows for year-round farming
• It has the most diverse wildlife
• It has the largest population

How might the size and diversity of Africa's landscape have influenced the development of different cultures?

• It led to a single, unified culture
• It encouraged the development of diverse cultures
• It prevented cultural development
• It had no effect on culture

How might the presence of valuable resources like gold and copper in West Africa have influenced its history?

• It had no effect
• It discouraged trade
• It attracted foreign traders and colonizers
• It made the region poorer

What is a common crop grown by farmers in the savanna regions?

• Rice
• Wheat
• Sorghum
• Corn

What is a major characteristic of the Great Rift Valley?

• Flat plains
• High mountains
• Deep cuts in the plateau
• Dense forests