6th Vocabulary Terms from Africa

The Equator is defined as:

• A line of latitude that is equidistant from the North and South Poles

• A line of longitude that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole

• The point on Earth that is closest to the sun

• A circle of constant longitude

The Sahara Desert is known for its:

• Rainforests

• Snow-capped mountains

• Vast sand dunes

• Dense forests

The Nile River is significant because it is:

• the longest river in the world

• a major source of water for Egypt

• home to diverse wildlife

• all of the above

A Savanna is characterized by which of the following features?

• Dense forests and high rainfall

• Grasslands with scattered trees and seasonal rainfall

• Deserts with very little vegetation

• Wetlands with abundant water and plant life

The Great Rift Valley is known for its:

• volcanic activity and earthquakes

• vast deserts

• dense rainforests

• large urban areas

What is an Ecosystem?

• A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

• A single species living in isolation.

• A non-living component of the environment.

• A type of weather pattern.

Biodiversity refers to:

• The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem

• The study of life and living organisms

• The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed

• The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings

A Desert is characterized by:

• High rainfall and lush vegetation

• Low rainfall and extreme temperatures

• Moderate rainfall and mild temperatures

• Frequent storms and high humidity

A Nomad is someone who:

• lives in one place permanently

• travels from place to place

• works in an office

• studies at a university

A Floodplain is:

• a dry area in a desert

• a flat area near a river that floods

• a mountain peak

• a type of forest