World Geography Mapping Lab Africa

What four major bodies of water surround Africa?

• Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea

• Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Red Sea

• Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea

• Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Red Sea, Black Sea

How many total countries make up Africa?

• 53

• 45

• 60

• 50

What is the largest island country of Africa called?

• Seychelles

• Mauritius

• Madagascar

• Comoros

The four sub-regions of Africa are:

• North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Central and Southern Africa

• North Africa, South Africa, East Africa, West Africa

• North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, South Africa

• North Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, West Africa

Why is Africa called the “plateau continent” sometimes?

• Its land is shaped like an upside-down pie plate

• It has the highest mountains

• It is surrounded by water

• It has the most deserts

What are the low-lying areas on this African plateau called?

• Valleys

• Basins

• Plains

• Hills

Why can’t ships sail very far into the rivers of Africa’s interior?

• The rivers are too narrow

• The rivers are too shallow

• Sometimes the land falls steeply as the rivers flow downstream

• The rivers are frozen

What is the main physical feature of North Africa and why is it well-known?

• Sahara; world’s largest desert

• Nile; longest river

• Atlas Mountains; highest peaks

• Congo Basin; largest rainforest

What river runs through the desert and empties into the Mediterranean?

• Amazon

• Mississippi

• Nile

• Yangtze

What mountain range stretches across the northwestern part of this region?

• Atlas

• Himalayas

• Andes

• Rockies