Physical geography and terms Flashcards
1
Q
This has limited the trade in Africa and is one way the physical geography affects trade in this region
A
Escarpments
2
Q
The highest peak of the region is Mt. _____
A
Kilimanjaro
3
Q
The ____ is the largest lowland area of the region
A
The Congo Basin
4
Q
The __________ cuts about 4000 miles through East Africa
A
Great Rift Valley
5
Q
Lake ___ is the longest freshwater lake in the world
A
Lake Tanganyika
6
Q
Lake ___ changes in size from 10,000 square miles in the Rainey season to 3800 miles in the dry season
A
Chad
7
Q
____ is a steep sided valley that is formed when rivers cut through the land
A
Gorge
8
Q
___ is touring a place without causing harm to the environment
A
Ecotourism
