Physical Features of Africa Flashcard

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What does the letter 'O' on the physical map of Africa represent?

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Congo River

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Which description matches the Congo River?

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Main river of central Africa; runs through the rainforest

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What is the correct description for the Great Rift Valley?

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Huge dip in the earth’s surface; surrounded by highlands and contains 3 lakes

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Which physical feature of Africa is described as the 'hot, dry feature that dominates northern Africa'?

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Sahara Desert

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Identify the physical feature labeled as 'P' on the physical map of Africa: Congo River, Niger River, Nile River, Lake Victoria.

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Niger River

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What large geographic feature dominates much of northern Africa?

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The Sahara Desert

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Why is the population of the Sahara and the Sahel so low?

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Harsh climate conditions

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What are many of the largest cities in Africa located on or near?

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Coasts

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In which region are some of Africa’s most populated cities located? Options: Sahara, Sahel, Savanna, Tropical rain forest

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Savanna

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The absence of rainfall is called __________.

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Desertification