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WorksheetsEND OF UNIT: How developed is Africa?
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 12mins
Africa is a ..................
country
city
continent
capital city
We have discussed in lessons that many people sterotype (have a typical view) Africa, but why?
Lack of education of the continent.
The issue of the single story - they have heard limited information.
The media often projects a negative helpless / image.
People are well educated about the diversity and differences across Africa.
When studying development in geography we are ...............
(tick all correct answers).
looking at how advanced one country is compared to another.
looking at what is causing climate change.
looking at how ecosystems vary across the continent.
looking at how people live and how money is generated and is divided in a country.
Countries can be categorised based on their wealth using the terms HIC, NEE (Newly emerging economy) and LIC (Low Income Country), but what does the term HIC mean?
Higher income capital
Higher income country
Higher initial capital
Higher initial country
We measure how developed (advanced) one country is compared to another by looking at development indicators. Which of the following are real examples of development indicators. Tick all correct answers.
Access to technology such as mobile phones
Gross National Product (GDP)
Access to doctors per 100,000
Life expectancy
The GNI per capita (per person) of a country is one way to measure wealth, but what does GNI stand for?
Gross new income
Gross national income
Gross national insurance
We have looked at life on 4 different levels development in lessons. Which of the following are characteristics (what is typical) of life at level 2 in which 3 billion people live? Choose all correct answers.
Basic meals, now may include some meat, vegetables.
People are able to meet their basic needs - e.g. access to food and clean water.
Earnings of $2-$8 per day.
Most people are employed in farming.
There is likely some access to electricity.
How much money would you earn on level 1?
Around $32 a day
Around $16 a day
Around $4 a day
Around $1 a day
Select all the true statements on Africa.
It is a diverse continent with over 54 countries.
It has many climate types, from arid to tropical rainforest.
It has a range of wealth both between and within countries.
No one in Africa can speak English.
Select the best definition for colonialism.
When a country or region decides it will be the better ruler and takes over a country.
When a country or region fully takes over another country, filling it with an army and exploiting it environmentally.
When a country or region partially or fully takes over another country, filling it with people and exploiting it economically.
What was the Berlin Conference?
A conference in the 1800s between European Nations.
A conference in the 1700s between European Nations.
A conference in the 1800s between many different countries.
A conference in the 1700s between many different countries.
What was the aim of the Berlin Conference?
To go to war with Africa.
To divide up Africa and prevent war between European countries.
To divide up Africa and start wars.
To give Africa its independence.
Why did Europe exploit Africa? Select two
For natural resources
For cheap labour / slaves
Because Europe was running out of space.
How can Ethiopia's harsh climate affect development?
They can't grow crops or have factories.
They struggle to turn ocean water into drinking water.
They spend a lot of money on air conditioning.
What natural resources does Ethiopia sell?
Oil
Coffee
Cotton
Diamond
Which of the following natural resources is worth more money?
Oil
Coffee
How can being landlocked impact development? Select two
Trade is more expensive.
Trade is impossible.
Trade is more difficult.
Trade can only be done by rail.
How can conflict lead to less development? Select multiple
Money has to be spent on repairing damaged buildings
Infrastructure becomes damaged, so businesses don't invest
Wars cost a lot of money on weapons and armour
Important buildings like hospitals and schools could be destroyed
Which country recently built a railway for Ethiopia?
China
Somalia
Nigeria
Eritrea
