5.0 Geographic Africa Flashcard

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Where are the Atlas Mountains located?

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North Africa

Front

What river gets its water from Lake Victoria and empties its water into the Mediterranean sea?

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Nile River

Front

Which area is most at risk to deforestation? Options: Sahara, Rainforest, Sahel, Savanna

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Rainforest

Front

What's the name of the desert that's located in Southern Africa?

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Kalahari Desert

Front

What river flows into the Congo Rainforest?

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Congo River

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Which area is most at risk to desertification? Options: Savanna, Sahel, Sahara, Rainforest

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Sahel

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Which country is at the very end of the Nile river?

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Egypt

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True or False: The Great Rift Valley crosses 3 countries, including Kenya.

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False, The Great Rift Valley crosses more than 3 countries.

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What's one true thing about the Sahara? Options: The camel did not contribute to trading in the Sahara. No one lives in the Sahara. Very few trees can strive in the Sahara. The Sahara has enough water to sustain a moderate population.

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Very few trees can strive in the Sahara

Front

I am the tallest mountain in all of Africa. What am I?

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Kilimanjaro