WorksheetsSS7G3 Africa's Population and Trade
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
The area indicated with the red arrow has a very low population density because it
floods annually.
is dominated by desert.
has been plagued by invasion.
is prone to outbreaks of disease.
Which factor is MOST LIKLEY to have had the greatest impact on human settlement patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa?
proximity to the region's numerous coal mines
proximity to water sources needed for subsistence farming
political boundaries created during European colonization
urbanization resulting from the growth of the oil industry in the region
Why are the majority of Sub-Saharan African cities located along major rivers and the coast?
they grew up because of internal tribal wars
they needed access to bodies of water for trade
the interior is filled with desert and mountains
the exterior is filled with desert and mountains
Which African region has been negatively affected by commercial logging, excessive fuel wood consumption, and slash and burn farming techniques?
the Sahel
the Sahara
the savanna
the rainforest
People in the Democratic Republic of Congo (shown in green) would be MOST affected by which of these?
tsunamis
earthquakes
desert conditions
rainforest conditions
