Know the News: Africa’s Youth Boom

What is the purpose of the first three paragraphs?

• to tell how population data is collected and analyzed

• to describe education opportunities in North America, Europe, and Asia

• to give examples of young people in Africa who are changing their continent

• to compare and contrast populations in different countries

Which word best describes Asiya Saidu, the 17-year-old from Nigeria who is studying nursing?

• ambitious

• outspoken

• traditional

• uncaring

Which question does the section “Incredible Progress” answer?

• How long is it projected to take for Africa’s population to nearly double?

• Why do many Africans live in poverty?

• How is climate change affecting Africa?

• How can renewable energy boost employment?

What does “making a splash” refer to in the sentence “African clothing designers are making a splash at international fashion shows”?

• demanding a say

• reaching a goal

• receiving attention

• swimming

Which is a benefit of Africa’s growing population?

• Africa is leading the world in economic growth and education opportunities.

• Africa’s population is growing older as birth rates drop.

• Within the next decade, Africa will need to have enough jobs for 1 billion people.

• Africa is full of young people who are energetic and creative.

All of the following are challenges facing Africa except ____.

• poverty

• a high median age

• floods

• droughts

Which detail best explains the main reason for the population boom in Africa?

• By 2050, Africans will make up at least one-third of all young people ages 15 to 24 globally, according to United Nations estimates.

• Meanwhile, the number of babies being born in Africa is rising.

• By 2050, one in four people in the world will be African.

• Within the next decade, the continent’s working-age population—people ages 15 to 65—will hit 1 billion.

Which effort to tackle challenges does the section “Preparing for the Future” mention?

• protests in Sudan and South Africa

• the recent addition of the Best African Music category at the Grammy Awards

• a partnership between the African Union and Google to train young people

• changes in Africa’s political leadership

Details about African musicians would best fit into which part of the article?

• Incredible Progress

• Challenges of Growth

• Where Are the Young People?

• Preparing for the Future

Which country labeled on the map has the highest median age?

• Germany

• Italy

• Monaco

• Japan