Africa- South of Sahara

The Great Rift Valley runs from:

• SE Asia to Ethiopia

• SW Asia to Mozambique

• SW Asia to Madagascar

• SE Asia to Mozambique

What are three different ways that Southern Africa is working towards preserving their environment? Explain how each way can positively change the environment in the future.

What is tourism based on concern for the environment?

• Envirotourism

• Green Tourism

• Recycled tours

• Ecotourism

What is carrying capacity?

• number of people in the country

• number of people land can support on sustained basis

• number of people that are employed

• number of people that have access to clean drinking water

Which of the following is/are not G8 member nation(s)?

• France

• Brazil

• Russia

• Saudi Arabia

• Spain

Why is Africa South of the Sahara one of the poorest regions in the world?

Which of the following is NOT one of the obstacles to industrialization in this region?

• Lack of skilled workers

• Power shortages

• Political conflicts

• Lack of people

What is subsistence farming?

• farms produce crops on a large scale

• agriculture conducted at permanent settlements

• grow only for themselves and village

• crops grown and sold for profit

What  is the main economic activity in Africa south of the Sahara?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Farming

• Ecotourism

What is a Coup d’etat?

• merging of governments

• overthrow of government

• reinvention of government

• leaving the government