Unit 6 - Geography of Africa

Front

Which religion believes in nature worship, or that all things in nature have a spirit? Options: Judaism, Animism, Christianity, Islam

Back

Animism

Front

Which ethnic group is described by the following characteristics?
*Also a language group
*Originated in West Africa, but known for migrating throughout the continent.
*Known for iron-work skills (tools)

Back

Bantu

Front

Which physical feature is NOT matched with a correct fact? Options: There is a large supply of oil at the Niger River delta., The Nile River is the longest river in the world and on the continent., The Sahel is the world's largest hot desert., The Great Rift Valley was created from moving tectonic plates.

Back

The Sahel is the world's largest hot desert.

Front

The removal of trees faster than they can be replaced is known as...

Back

deforestation

Front

Why do many African governments do little to improve environmental issues?

Back

They do not have the money to fix the problem, so as long as companies/industries continue to make money, the government doesn't have the motivation to solve the problem.

Front

Which climate zone is NOT matched to the correct description? Sahara - hot, dry, low population; Sahel - semi arid transition zone, barren land, drought, little vegetation; Kalahari - lush vegetation, located near Equator, diversity of plants and animals; Savanna - grassland, warm temperatures, seasonal rainfall, wildlife

Back

Kalahari - lush vegetation, located near Equator, diversity of plants and animals

Front

What would be a good title for the list below?
*agriculture
*logging
*development

Back

Causes of Deforestation

Front

Distance from the Equator, elevation, and distance to the coast all impact Africa's...

Back

climate

Front

Deforestation, over-grazing, over-farming, and drought are all _____ , and they most impact the ___ region of Africa.

Back

causes of desertification / Sahel

Front

Which religion was spread throughout Africa by European missionaries?

Back

Christianity