When fertile soil becomes degraded; thin, dry and infertile

A mediterranean climate is a

A climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters

The largest civilizations in Africa developed:

along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.

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1
Which of of the following was an example of environmental degradation from the movie "The Boy Who Harnassed the Wind"?
building the windmill
cutting down the trees
people stealing food
drought
2
Who was Nelson Mandela?
A South African president from 1994 to 1999.
All of the above
A revolutionary South African leader
A politician and a philanthropist
3
What is the dominant religion in Africa?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
4
What is NOT a purpose of the Aswan High Dam?
Produce Hydroelectricity
Prevent Flooding
Help with irrigation of crops
Attract Tourist
5
Who were the founders of Johannesburg?
fishmen
farmers
hunter-gatherers
gold diggers
6
Which of the following climate zones is the largest in Africa?
Mediterranean
Rain Forests
Deserts
Savannas
7
African savannas were good for...
producing crops for food
collecting fresh drinking water
raising herds of animals
8
The Boy Who Harnassed the Wind was about...
Varian Johnson
Karen Hesse
John Christopher
William Kamkwamba
9
The Sahara desert is located in...
The Arabian Peninsula
South Eastern Africa
Southern Africa
Northern Africa
10
What are the Bantu?
A main African ethnic group
all of the above
Speak any of the multiple Bantu languages
People that live in Southern Africa
11
The Nile River holds what distinction?
the most dangerous river in the world
The longest river in the world
The widest river in the world
The only freshwater river in the world
12
Desertification is..
Widespread climate change producing new deserts
When fertile soil becomes degraded; thin, dry and infertile
When weather conditions change and place which was once wet becomes arid
When a desert expands
13
How much of the worlds population lives in Africa?
60%
10%
30%
50%
14
A mediterranean climate is a
A climate that is dry with little rainfall and plant and animal life
A climate where the temp. lowers with altitude. Often has snowy mountains
A climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters
A climate with warm temperatures throughout the year & significant rainfall
15
The largest civilizations in Africa developed:
in the tropical rain forests of Africa.
along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.
in the southernmost region of Africa.
on the island of Madagascar.

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