Sub-Saharan Africa Review

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What is the primary landform characteristic of Africa?

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High plateau

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three main regions of Africa? Sahara Desert, Sub-Saharan Africa, Sahel

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Mediterranean Coast

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What causes the formation of rift valleys in Africa?

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Continental plates pulling apart

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Why does Africa have both deserts and rainforests near the equator?

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Because of prevailing wind patterns and convection

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What is the Sahel?

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A dry grassland transition zone

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What is desertification?

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The expansion of dry conditions into moist areas

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Which is NOT a cause of desertification? Overgrazing, Deforestation, Population growth

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Volcanic activity

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What was a major problem created by the Aswan High Dam?

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Loss of silt deposits downstream

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What was a major impact of the Bantu migrations?

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The spread of farming and ironworking

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What was the primary basis of trade between North and West Africa?

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Gold and salt