Worksheets5th 6 weeks Exam
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 16mins
East Africa is a geographic region that includes the countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. The climate is generally tropical with the temperature varying with the elevation. There are over 160 different ethnic groups in this region. Within Eastern Africa, you can find tropical grassland with scattered trees in a biome known as the ________.
savanna
rural
rain forest
This is a map of Africa. The Sahel is quickly becoming part of the Sahara Desert due to ______ and ______ land management by the government.
overgrazing
poor
great
excessive rain fall
This excerpt is about the continent of Africa. Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answer. The continent of Africa has been divided by geographers into two distinct regions. The regions are North Africa and Sub-Saharan. The reason for this division is due to both physical geography and cultural geography. The physical feature that has divided the continent is the ______. Culturally, the northern part of the continent is most closely associated with southwest Asia, which is distinctive from the southern part of the continent.
Death Valley
Horn of Africa
Sahara Desert
This excerpt below describes geographic factors and population distribution. Several geographic factors determine the population distribution within a country. Factors such as climate, topography, soil, resources, accessibility to water, and access to the ocean all play a major role in where people live. Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of world geography, choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. On the continent of Africa, ______ have the greatest influence on the distribution of population. In the country of Russia, ______ have the greatest influence on the population distribution.
(a) (b)
This map shows the continent of Africa. Which location did humans MOST LIKELY populate on the map first? Select the correct answer.
South Africa
Nile River Valley(Egypt)
The Congo
Sahara Desert
Why are some nations unable to use the process of desalination as a solution to water shortages?
The process is against climate change laws.
The process is not needed due to plentiful clean water sources in the region.
The process is too hard for locals and government officials refuse to pay.
The process is cost prohibitive due to the expense and the amount of energy required.
Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answers from the drop-down menus. The religion predominantly practiced in Southwest Asia is ____, and the predominant language is ____. It is very common to see both men and women wear ____ for both religious reasons and weather reasons, such as protection from the sun. (a) (b) (c)
Which country is part of Southwest Asia?
India
Thailand
Iraq
Japan
Which of the following are reasons that Europe has experienced an influx of African and Southwest Asian immigrants in the 21st century? Select TWO correct answers.
Immigrants are buying their way into select European countries.
Immigrants are seeking a better quality of life.
Europe's declining birth rates mean immigrants are needed for economic reasons.
Europe's religious history allows for immigrants to fit seamlessly into the culture.
Immigrants are willing to denounce their home-country citizenship when entering Europe.
Which geographic feature of South Asia contributes most to the religion and culture of the people in the region?
deserts
coastlines
rift valleys
river systems
Which statements are true regarding the population of India from 1951 to 1994?
The population of India tripled in size from 1951 to 1994.
The number of poor people in India tripled from 1951 to 1994.
In 1994, there were almost 1 billion people residing in India.
Pakistan was created as a solution to the conflict between which two religions?
Sikhism and Buddhism
Islam and Sikhism
Hinduism and Islam
Which of the following rivers are major rivers of India? Select TWO correct answers.
Ganges River
Nile River
Yangtze River
Indus River
Yellow River
How does the Ganges River define the character of India?
It provides drinking and irrigation water.
Religious purposes, people look to the river for miracles.
The river is part of India's folklore and mythology.
A, B, and C
(all of the above)
Which of the following religions originated in India? Select TWO correct answers.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Which country likely has to import the FEWEST food products?
Bangladesh
India
Maldives
Pakistan
Based on the literacy rates, which two countries likely have the lowest level of development?
Egypt and Iran
Pakistan and Nigeria
Guinea and Senegal
What do they call seasonal winds that bring rain in the summer and dry conditions during winter months.
Mistral
Monsoon winds
Tsunami
Hurricane
Which of the following is a famous mountain in Africa?
Mount Everest
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Fuji
Mount Elbrus
In the vast lands of Africa, which magical realm is renowned for its ancient pyramids, reminiscent of the Pyramids of Giza?
Morocco
Egypt
Sudan
Tunisia
Click on the Persian Gulf
The Caste system detailed in the attached photo is practiced in which of the following countries.
India
Egypt
Japan
USA
