Geography of Africa Introduction

What is the location of Africa in relation to Europe and Asia?

• East of Europe and north of Asia

• West of Europe and south of Asia

• South of Europe and southwest of Asia

• North of Europe and east of Asia

How does the size of Africa compare to the United States?

• Three times the size of the United States

• Equal to the size of the United States

• Twice the size of the United States

• Half the size of the United States

Which biome in Africa receives very little rainfall, less than ten inches per year?

• Chaparral

• Deserts

• Savanna

• Rainforests

What is the most famous river in Africa, known for being the longest river in the world?

• Congo River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

Which mountain in Africa is the highest peak on the continent?

• Mount Elbrus

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

What geographical feature in Africa is being split apart due to the movement of tectonic plates?

• Atlas Mountains

• Savanna

• Nile River

• Great Rift Valley

Which natural resource has historically played an important role in the economy of Africa?

• Uranium

• Coal

• Diamonds

• Gold

Which African country became independent as recently as 2011?

• Nigeria

• South Africa

• South Sudan

• Kenya

What is a plateau in geography?

• A low-lying area of land

• A mountainous region

• A fairly level (flat) high ground

• A deep valley

What is the total number of countries in Africa?

• 30

• 45

• 54

• 60