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WorksheetsEast Africa pre-test
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
Because traders visited Aksum from around the world, Aksum became a blend of many cultures.
false
true
What made Aksum one of the more advanced cultures of Ancient Africa?
written language
irrigation
minted coins
all of these
What essential items do refugee camps provide to those living there?
food/medicine
wifi/weapons
tax advice
safari tours
What are some reasons Europe colonized Africa?
resources
land
communism
boats
What are some reasons independence from Europe did not go smoothly for Africa?
didnt know how to govern
economy was bad
were friends with Europe
What is happening in the Great Rift Valley?
plates are moving
tallest place on Earth
people arguing
refugee camps
What is the tallest point in Africa?
Great Rift Valley
Danakil Depression
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Horn of Africa
Why are scientists studying Mt. Kilimanjaro's glaciers?
contamination
drinking water
climate research
Why is the Danakil Depression called the "cradle of humanity"?
accessible to humans
lots of rain
micro-organisms grow there
What product from the Danakil Depression is commonly sold around the world?
bacteria
salt
camel meat
water
If Lake Assal is 10 times saltier than other lakes, why does it have economic value?
tourism
salt mining
grow bacteria
drinking water
What environmental threats does Lake Victoria currently face?
overfishing
invasive species
too much salt
drought
What river is vital to agriculture and wildlife in eastern Africa?
Ohio
Nile
Ganges
Brahmaputra
Why is it hot year round in eastern Africa?
on Equator, direct sunlight
sea winds blow in
mountains block cold wind
too much salt
What is a savannah?
lack of vegetation
grassland
moving tectonic plates
endangered species
What causes desertification?
drought
cutting down trees
overgrazing
glacier build up
What did the Green Belt Movement achieve?
contest for preservation efforts
karate moves
planted more trees in Kenya
sold salt to tourists
Why does Africa have so many national parks?
to win conservation contests
preserve ecosystems for tourism
animals need migration space
there are no parks
