African Geography

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Geographic feature on the northern part of the continent running from east to west coast. Options: Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains, Nile River, Congo River

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Sahara Desert

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_____ % of Africa is covered by desert. Options: 20, 30, 40, 50

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40

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The area that splits the desert and grassy savannahs.

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Sahel

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Sea north of the continent of Africa.

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Mediterranean

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This geographic feature covers about 10% of the continent of Africa. Options: deserts, sahel, mountains, rain forests

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rain forests

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Rain forests are located along what?

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The Equator

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These areas have some small trees and shrubs and are good for farming. Options: Deserts, Sahels, Savannahs, Rain Forests

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Savannahs

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Geographic feature on the east coast of Africa caused by deep cuts in the mountains from earthquakes.

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The Great Rift Valley

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Why was trading in Africa so difficult up until the 400s?

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People could not cross the desert safely.

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What were the two largest natural resources in western Africa during the Middle Ages? Options: Salt and Gold, Gold and Copper, Silver and Diamonds, Diamonds and Gold

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Salt and Gold