Africa And The Impact Of Physical And Human Geography Flashcards
What is the primary factor influencing Africa’s climate?
The position of Africa relative to the equator.
True or False: Africa is the only continent that straddles the equator.
True.
Which desert is the largest hot desert in Africa?
The Sahara Desert.
Fill in the blank: The Nile River is the longest river in the ______.
world.
What are the two main types of vegetation found in Africa?
Savanna and rainforest.
Which mountain range is found in North Africa?
The Atlas Mountains.
What is the primary cause of desertification in Africa?
Overgrazing and deforestation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following rivers is NOT located in Africa? A) Zambezi B) Amazon C) Congo D) Limpopo
B) Amazon.
What is the Great Rift Valley?
A geological fault system that runs from Syria to Mozambique.
True or False: Africa has the highest concentration of biodiversity in the world.
False; it has significant biodiversity but is not the highest.
Name one major lake in Africa.
Lake Victoria.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a large tropical rainforest located in central Africa.
Congo Basin.
What is the significance of the Sahel region?
It is a transition zone between the Sahara Desert and the savannas.
Multiple Choice: Which climate type is predominant in the coastal regions of Africa? A) Tropical B) Arid C) Mediterranean D) Continental
C) Mediterranean.
What role do the African Great Lakes play in the continent’s geography?
They are important freshwater resources and support biodiversity.
True or False: Africa is home to the world’s largest rainforest.
False; the Amazon Rainforest is the largest.
What is a major environmental issue affecting Africa’s rivers?
Pollution and over-extraction of water.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a significant feature of East Africa’s geography.
Great Rift Valley.
What is the primary mineral resource found in Africa?
Gold.
Multiple Choice: Which biome is characterized by grasslands and scattered trees? A) Desert B) Savanna C) Tundra D) Forest
B) Savanna.
What is the impact of climate change on Africa’s physical geography?
Increased droughts, flooding, and altered weather patterns.
True or False: Africa’s physical geography has no influence on its economic activities.
False.
Name a major mountain in East Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major river that flows through the countries of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Zambezi River.
