What was one of the main reasons European colonizers were attracted to Africa?

Geography and Resources of Africa

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Its cultural diversity
Its rich natural resources
Its vast deserts
Its strategic location
2.
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What is the most prominent physical feature of Africa?
The Great Rift Valley
The large plateaus
The Sahara Desert
The Nile River
3.
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Why are Africa's rivers less useful for transportation?
They are too shallow
They are too wide
They have many waterfalls and rapids
They are too short
4.
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What geological feature indicates that East Africa is pulling away from the rest of the continent?
Desert expansion
Volcanic mountains
Rift valleys
River deltas
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which African country is the largest producer of chromium?
South Africa
Nigeria
Kenya
Egypt
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a significant challenge faced by African nations despite their mineral wealth?
Lack of natural resources
Overpopulation
Lack of industrial base and infrastructure
Political stability
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which commodity is the most profitable in Africa after oil?
Gold
Lumber
Coffee
Diamonds
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