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WorksheetsAfrica Unit Assessment Review
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
What does the acronym G.R.A.P.E.S. stand for?
Giraffes, Rhinos, Antelopes, Elephants, Pythons, Snakes
Global, Regional, Area, Political, Economic, Social
Great, Resources, Africa, People, Environment, Society
Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, Social Structures
What are latitude and longitude?
Traditional dances performed in African cultures
A way to measure weather
Imaginary lines that create a grid system on Earth
Methods of transportation used in ancient African civilizations
What is the color of the dot found at approximately 35°S, 22°E?
Red
Yellow
Light Blue
Dark Purple
What is the color of the dot found at approximately 18°N, 157°W?
Red
Light Green
Light Blue
Yellow
What are the similarities and differences between Weather and Climate?
Weather and Climate are both related to the ocean
Weather is related to animals, while Climate is related to plants
Weather and Climate are the same thing
Weather is the daily atmospheric conditions, while Climate is the average atmospheric conditions
The Bantu people migrating south and east to river valleys is an example of which of the G.R.A.P.E.S.?
Geography
Religion
Economics
Social Structure
Both the Bantu and Ancient Egyptians trading goods is an example of which of the G.R.A.P.E.S.?
Geography
Religion
Achievements
Economics
The Bantu left modern-day Nigeria and headed south. Which physical feature did they have to travel through to reach south Africa's rivers where they settled?
The Great Rift Valley
The Sahel
The Mediterranean Sea
The Congo Basin
Iron tools created by the Bantu people, is an example of which of the letters of G.R.A.P.E.S.?
Geography
Religion
Achievements
Politics
What is one way people adapt to living in the Sahara desert?
They wear light-colored clothing.
Highways have been built throughout the desert.
They use horses to travel.
All of the following are causes of desertification EXCEPT?
Irrigation systems
Deforestation
Over use of water
Climate Change
What indicators and data help us understand the Standard of Living of a country?
Human Development Index (HDI)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Life Expectancy, Education, Income
All of the above
If a country has a life expectancy of 55, mean years of schooling of 3 years and a GDP per capita of $1,500, would you say that the country has a high or low standard of living?
High
Low
What are some climate zones found in Africa?
Tropical, Desert, Mediterranean, Savanna
Arctic, Tundra, Subarctic, Temperate
Polar, Alpine, Boreal, Chaparral
Tropical, Subtropical, Temperate, Polar
What is the Equator?
A type of climate
A type of musical instrument
An area of ice located near the South Pole
Located at 0° latitude
What is the Prime Meridian?
Located at 0° longitude
The capital of Nigeria
A famous African landmark
Located at 0° latitude
What are the causes of climate?
Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Hurricanes
Rainfall, Snowfall, Hail, Sleet
Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, Lightning, Fog
Latitude, Elevation, Ocean Currents, Wind Patterns, Closeness to Large Bodies of Water
What is an example of Human-Environment Interaction in Africa?
African artists creating pottery and sculptures
African tribes performing traditional dances
African cuisine and culinary traditions
Ancient Egyptians using the fertile soil along the Nile River to farm
What is a basin?
An area of high elevation
A flat area (usually with a river flowing through it) surrounded by higher mountains or plateaus.
A person who moves from place to place
A gradual transition from fertile to less productive land
Which image represents "arid"?
A gradual transition from fertile to less productive land is called
irrigation.
fertile.
scarcity.
desertification.
Fertile means
able to produce a great deal of fruit or crops.
farming to grow only enough food for families to eat, not to sell.
a shortage of something.
too dry to support plant growth.
"Irrigation" is best shown by which image?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a nonrenewable resource?
oil
coal
wind
natural gas
What vocabulary term does this image best represent?
weather
irrigation
fertile
nomad
Subsistence farming means
farming to grow only enough food for families to eat, not to sell.
a commercial farm with large machinery and many workers.
the level of goods, services and material comforts of a people in a country.
the process of redirecting water to crops through channels and ditches.
A shortage of something (like water in Africa) is
irrigation.
scarcity.
standard of living.
arid.
How would you describe the climate zones of Africa? Choose ALL that apply.
Most of the continent has an Arctic climate zone.
Much of northern Africa is an Arid climate zone.
The Tropical Rain Forest climate zone is mostly found in southern Africa.
Some areas of Africa have a Highland climate zone where mountains are found.
What does it mean when geographers say that a country's standard of living is HIGH? Choose ALL that apply.
There are many doctors and healthcare facilities available for the citizens.
A country has a low literacy rate.
The GDP per capita is around $1,000.
The country has a long life expectancy.
Which is best represented by the picture?
Climate
Weather
Climate Change
Forecast
If you were packing for a trip to a city located at 0°, 19°E, which items of clothing would make the best choices for the climate?
Shorts
Tank Top
Winter Coat
Pants
