“1.4 Rain Forests and Resources (pp. 196–197)”:

What is the main geographic feature of Central Africa?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Congo Basin

• The Great Rift Valley

• The Kalahari Plateau

Where is the Congo Basin located?

• In the northern part of Central Africa

• On the equator and surrounded by highlands

• Near the Mediterranean coast

• Along the Atlantic Ocean shore

What kind of forest is found in the Congo Basin?

• Temperate forest

• Rain forest

• Pine forest

• Savannah forest

What conditions support the growth of a rain forest in the Congo Basin?

• Cold temperatures and low rainfall

• High elevation and poor soil

• Warm temperatures, high humidity, and plenty of rain

• Windy plains and dry soil

What is true about the vegetation in the Congo rain forest?

• It is sparse and easy to walk through.

• It mostly consists of short grasses.

• It is thick, sometimes blocking sunlight from reaching the ground.

• It grows only near rivers.

What river is a major waterway in Central Africa?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Limpopo River

What type of power is generated by the Congo River?

• Nuclear power

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Hydroelectric power

Which country is the largest and most populous in Central Africa?

• Cameroon

• Central African Republic

• Gabon

• Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Which of the following is NOT listed as a natural resource found in the DRC?

• Copper

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Forests

What does the map on page 197 mainly show?

• Climate zones of Africa

• Central Africa’s land use types

• Population density in Central Africa

• River transportation routes