Geo Module 10

Geography Module 10

What is Afro-Asiatic considered?

a language family

What type of landforms are the Atlas, Ruwenzori, and Drakensberg?

mountains

Which of these are rivers in Africa? 3 rivers

Nile, Zambezi, Congo

What country might you find plateaus in?

Ethiopia

What region is Madagascar a part of?

East Africa

Which are elements of Indigenous West African beliefs? 3 beliefs

practicing ancestor worship, wearing masks, creating sacred shrines

What is Freetown, Sierra Leone, known for geographically?

large natural harbors

What have Nigeria and Liberia both experienced in the second half of the 20th century?

civil wars

What minerals are abundant in Middle Africa? Select all that apply.

gold, cobalt, copper

How has the Central African Republic suppressed rebellion?

by using force and the military

What is in the center of the Congo Basin?

rainforests

What took place in Rwanda in the 1990s?

There was a genocide of the Tutsi people.

Why did people begin bartering in Zaire?

Zaire was in massive debt and had corrupt leadership.

What industry is the Kenyan city of Nairobi known for?

finance

What is the most pressing societal issue for Tanzania?

intense poverty

Which of these are major crops of Tanzania? Select all that apply.

tea, coffee, cotton

Which issue are the eastern highlands of East Africa facing?

deforestation

What roadblock is interfering with Kenya’s democracy?

government corruption

What is Namibia’s constitution based on?

South Africa’s constitution

What event sparked the start of government-sanctioned Apartheid in South Africa?

World War II

Which features were part of the South African constitution adopted in 1996? Select all that apply.

a bill of rights, checks and balances, guaranteed human rights

Why was it difficult for the African National Congress to recruit members after 1960?

It was labeled a criminal organization.

Which word best describes the relationship Lesotho and Eswatini have with South Africa?

dependent

Based on natural conditions, which of these has been the hardest to travel through?

rainforests; This area is dark and dense.

Which of these is a popular export item from West Africa today?

iron ore

What is the primary religion of the Igbo and Yoruba people of Nigeria?

Christianity; They have conflict with the Muslim Hausa-Fulani population.

What was the result of Kenya’s 2007 election?

violence and unrest

Why was Nelson Mandela imprisoned?

for anti-Apartheid activism; Mandela was a prominent leader who worked peacefully toward change.

Which of these beliefs best aligns with animism?

believing everything has a spirit; It helps them respect nature and animals.

Which of these places is NOT known for having a high population?

The Namib; too hot of a climate for a high population.

Which are some results of climate change in East Africa? Select all that apply.

flooding, crop failure, droughts; These issues often lead to food instabilities.

Why are some West African nations having difficulty adapting to the modern global economy?

A lot of West African populations still practice traditional techniques and ways of life. Their priorities include religion, community, and respect for elders. With these concerns being the main focus, it is difficult to create new ideas and adapt to new markets.

What is cobalt used for?

electric car batteries; It is also used in smartphones.

Which best describes how the United Nations chose the regions of Africa?

directional geoscheme; the names are chosen according to direction - South, East, West, etc..

What is the most populated city in Africa?

Kinshasa; This city is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo

How has the geography of Africa impacted its economy?

The amount of coastline in Africa has allowed for trade routes to form and bring in new goods. Parts of Africa are fertile and great for agriculture, while other areas have access to gold, diamonds, petroleum, and animal resources. These features have attracted new markets, aiding the economy. They have also attracted colonial powers, which left some countries in poverty.

Which of these is the longest of its kind in the world?

Nile River; This runs from Egypt to Sudan.

What country receives investments in copper and nickel mines from South Africa?

Namibia; This country is northwest of South Africa.

What is the purpose of the Trans-Kalahari Highway?

to better facilitate trade throughout the region; This road leads to Namibia, Botswana, and Angola from South Africa.

What are the goals of the Economic Community of West African States? Select all that apply.

settling disputes among nations, promoting democracy in West Africa, strengthening alliances in West Africa; This is a regional group that focuses on its members and nearby countries.

How did the 1994 election show that South Africa was reforming?

Nelson Mandela, a black candidate, won the election. Although there was worry, the election ran smoothly, followed by little outrage or instability. This showed that South Africa was ready to leave Apartheid ideals behind.

What obstacles did Ghana face while transitioning to democracy? Select all that apply.

widespread poverty, political division, political violence and corruption; NOT poverty

What practice is often supported by forced labor, resulting in misuse of resources and environmental damage?

illegal mining