Africa's Physical Geography Quiz

Which continent is located south of Europe?

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

• South America

How many countries are there in the world's second largest continent?

• 48

• 54

• 60

• 72

What is the world's longest river?

• Amazon

• Yangtze

• Nile

• Mississippi

What type of landform is described as high, flat land?

• Basin

• Plateau

• Valley

• Canyon

What is the term for low land where rivers drain?

• Plateau

• Basin

• Mountain

• Desert

Which line runs through central Africa and is associated with hot rainforests?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

What does the term "arid" refer to in geographical terms?

• Wet

• Dry

• Cold

• Humid

What is the Sahel known as?

• A rainforest

• A desert

• A border between desert and rainforest

• A mountain range

What are the grasslands north and south of the equator called?

• Tundra

• Savanna

• Taiga

• Steppe

What type of climate is found near the Equator in Africa?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Mediterranean

• Steppe