Geography Flashcards
1
Q
How many countries are in the continent of Africa
A
54
2
Q
What is africas population
A
1.4. billion
3
Q
What are the 2 oceans called
A
Atlantic and Indian Ocean
4
Q
What is the area to the east of Africa running through Ethiopia and Kenya where the African tectonic plays is splitting apart
A
The great rift valley
5
Q
How much of the worlds mineral reserve is found in Africa
A
30%
6
Q
South Africa is the worlds largest miner of which metals
A
Chrome and platinum
7
Q
When was the Berlin conference established
A
1884-1885
8
Q
Describe one impact of colonisation on African countries
A
Countries are trapped in poor trade deals
9
Q
What atmospheric pressure does they create
A
Low pressure
10
Q
4 biomes found in Africa
A
Desert,savannah,deciduous woodlands, tropical rainforests
