African Natural Resources Quiz

What is the most important economic activity in Africa?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Manufacturing

Which raw material used to make chocolate is Africa the largest exporter of?

• Sugar

• Milk

• Cacao

• Vanilla

What geographical feature divides Africa into two equal parts?

• The Nile River

• The Sahara Desert

• The Equator

• The Atlas Mountains

What is the origin of the name "Africa" associated with according to some scholars?

• The Latin word aprica, meaning "sunny"

• The Greek word aphrike, meaning "without cold"

• The Egyptian word Afru-ika, meaning "Motherland"

• All of the above

Which seas and ocean bound Africa?

• The Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean

• The Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, and the Pacific Ocean

• The Black Sea, the Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean

• The Mediterranean Sea, the Caspian Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean

What percentage of Africa's working population is employed in agriculture?

• About 20%

• About 40%

• About 60%

• About 80%

What is the primary reason for the endangerment of mahogany and okoume trees?

• Natural disasters

• Climate change

• Illegal logging and overharvesting

• Urban development

What are diamonds that come from regions funded by conflicts known as?

• Kimberley diamonds

• Conflict diamonds

• Trade diamonds

• Certified diamonds

What is the world's longest river, which is captured by the Aswan Dam complex?

• The Nile

• The Amazon

• The Yangtze

• The Mississippi

What has caused infrastructure problems in Johannesburg during the last four decades?

• Efficient city planning

• Regulated development

• Unregulated development

• Low population growth