Geography of Africa: Climate and Vegetation

Which ocean lies to the west of Africa?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which of the following best describes why Africa is called the "plateau continent"?

• Much of the center of Africa is a high, dry plateau.

• Africa is surrounded by mountains.

• Africa is mostly covered by rainforests.

• Africa is made up of many islands.

Which mountain range stretches across the northwestern part of North Africa?

• Atlas Mountains

• Himalayas

• Andes Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

Which river is the third longest in Africa and runs through the western Sahel?

• Niger River

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Zambezi River

Why has Lake Chad been getting smaller for many years?

• It has been shrinking over time

• It has been growing larger every year

• It has stayed the same size

• It has turned into a desert

Which lake is the longest freshwater lake in the world?

• Lake Tanganyika

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Malawi

• Lake Superior

What is the highest point in Africa?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kenya

• Mount Elgon

Explain why the southwestern part of Central and Southern Africa has a different climate compared to the Congo basin.

• The southwestern part has a semiarid climate, while the Congo basin is low-lying and supports rainforests.

• The southwestern part is covered by lakes, while the Congo basin is mountainous.

• The southwestern part is at a higher elevation, while the Congo basin is a desert.

• The southwestern part receives more rainfall than the Congo basin.

What is the main reason some grassland in West Africa has turned into desert?

• Long dry periods with very little rain

• Too many animals grazing

• Frequent flooding

• Cold winters

Which type of vegetation covers most of North Africa?

• Desert and desert scrub

• Tropical rainforest

• Broadleaf evergreen forest

• Tundra