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28 Cards in this Set
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Match the river to the phrase that describes it.
1 Zambezi 2 Nile 3 Niger 4 Congo |
2. world's longest river
1.also called the Zaire 4.home to Victoria Falls 3.Africa's third longest river |
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This is not a benefit provided by Africa's rivers
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cross-continental transport
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Desertification in the region is due to
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agriculture
cataracts overgrazing |
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The ____Desert runs through West and Central Africa. It stretches from the Atlantic to the ____ Ocean. Farmers here use ____ agriculture and move to another area when soil nutrients are used up.
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Sahel
Indian shifting |
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The Intertropical Convergence Zone _____.
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influences climate
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What advantages are enjoyed by the countries on the Horn of Africa?
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-access to shipping lanes
-near Europe and South Asia -proximity to Middle Eastern oil |
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How do mountains affect the physical and human geography of East and Southern Africa?
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-settlement patterns
-river navigation -energy production -easy transportation routes -coastal plain depth |
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_______Africa has the greatest mineral wealth
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Southern
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Choose the best answer.
In most Sub-Saharan African countries: -the fertility rate is -the death rate is -life expectancy is |
High
High Low |
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Which is not a result of population growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
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increased life expectancy
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Population growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is negative
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False
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World religions entered Sub-Saharan Africa through
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colonization
continental drift immigration missionary activities trade |
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Why do most Sub-Saharan Africans speak more than one language
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Official business is not conducted in the local language
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Why is ethnic conflict common in Sub-Saharan Africa?
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Country borders do not reflect cultural groups.
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What were Africa's largest political problems during the post-colonial period?
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political capacity
human rights |
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What benefits did Europe gain as a result of the colonization of Africa?
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an expanded marketplace
raw materials |
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These factors increased ethnic conflict during the colonial period
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-the drawing of political borders
-ethnic group favoritism -unite and conquer policies |
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This is the primary problem of African economic systems
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lack of economic diversity
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Why are environmental issues such a serious concern for the people of Sub-Saharan Africa?
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Their livelihoods depend upon the land
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These factors cause environmental problems in Sub-Saharan Africa
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-agricultural methods
-expanded land use -positive population growth |
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These factors hinder environmental protection efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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-inadequate of enforcement
-insufficient funding -lack of coordinated regional policies -negative population growth -political instability |
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Becoming independent and creating multiparty political systems solved Africa's economic and government problems.
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false
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Some of the characteristics shared by African colonies include _____.
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forced labor
lack of services larger police forces non-representative governments strengthened family ties urbanization |
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How were early African kingdoms affected by geography
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Natural resources brought wealth and power.
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In what ways are poverty and the environment related in Sub-Saharan Africa
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People rely heavily upon the land for their basic needs.
People must put survival before sustainability |
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How can the political situation in Sub-Saharan Africa be described
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Government systems lack capacity
Political instability is uncommon |
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The primary purpose of NEPAD is to _____.
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promote African renewal
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How can Sub-Saharan Africa's economic situation be described
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-Progress is hindered by weak governments.
-The region relies on its natural resources to repay its debt. |
