Africa And The Impact Of Physical And Human Geography

Question 1

What is the primary factor influencing Africa’s climate?

Answer 1

The position of Africa relative to the equator.

Question 2

True or False: Africa is the only continent that straddles the equator.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Which desert is the largest hot desert in Africa?

Answer 3

The Sahara Desert.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The Nile River is the longest river in the ______.

Answer 4

world.

Question 5

What are the two main types of vegetation found in Africa?

Answer 5

Savanna and rainforest.

Question 6

Which mountain range is found in North Africa?

Answer 6

The Atlas Mountains.

Question 7

What is the primary cause of desertification in Africa?

Answer 7

Overgrazing and deforestation.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following rivers is NOT located in Africa? A) Zambezi B) Amazon C) Congo D) Limpopo

Answer 8

B) Amazon.

Question 9

What is the Great Rift Valley?

Answer 9

A geological fault system that runs from Syria to Mozambique.

Question 10

True or False: Africa has the highest concentration of biodiversity in the world.

Answer 10

False; it has significant biodiversity but is not the highest.

Question 11

Name one major lake in Africa.

Answer 11

Lake Victoria.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a large tropical rainforest located in central Africa.

Answer 12

Congo Basin.

Question 13

What is the significance of the Sahel region?

Answer 13

It is a transition zone between the Sahara Desert and the savannas.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which climate type is predominant in the coastal regions of Africa? A) Tropical B) Arid C) Mediterranean D) Continental

Answer 14

C) Mediterranean.

Question 15

What role do the African Great Lakes play in the continent’s geography?

Answer 15

They are important freshwater resources and support biodiversity.

Question 16

True or False: Africa is home to the world’s largest rainforest.

Answer 16

False; the Amazon Rainforest is the largest.

Question 17

What is a major environmental issue affecting Africa’s rivers?

Answer 17

Pollution and over-extraction of water.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a significant feature of East Africa’s geography.

Answer 18

Great Rift Valley.

Question 19

What is the primary mineral resource found in Africa?

Answer 19

Gold.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which biome is characterized by grasslands and scattered trees? A) Desert B) Savanna C) Tundra D) Forest

Answer 20

B) Savanna.

Question 21

What is the impact of climate change on Africa’s physical geography?

Answer 21

Increased droughts, flooding, and altered weather patterns.

Question 22

True or False: Africa’s physical geography has no influence on its economic activities.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

Name a major mountain in East Africa.

Answer 23

Mount Kilimanjaro.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major river that flows through the countries of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Answer 24

Zambezi River.

Question 25

What major climatic phenomenon affects rainfall patterns in East Africa?

Answer 25

The Indian Ocean Dipole.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of the African Savanna? A) Dense forests B) Seasonal rainfall C) Permanent water sources D) Cold temperatures

Answer 26

B) Seasonal rainfall.

Question 27

What is the role of the Sahara Desert in Africa’s geography?

Answer 27

It acts as a barrier to movement and influences climate patterns.

Question 28

True or False: The Congo River is the second-longest river in Africa.

Answer 28

True.

Question 29

What is the primary type of soil found in the African savanna?

Answer 29

Ferralitic soil.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The _______ is an important agricultural region in West Africa.

Answer 30

Niger River Basin.

Question 31

What are the main causes of flooding in African river basins?

Answer 31

Heavy rainfall and dam failures.

Question 32

Multiple Choice: Which region of Africa is known for its unique wildlife and national parks? A) Sahara B) Savanna C) Rainforest D) All of the above

Answer 32

D) All of the above.