Read the excerpt in the picture. Which factors MOST contributed to the events descrived in the excerpt?

Climate change and irrigation projects

How have population levels negatively affected the physical geography of Africa?

Farming techniques have accelerated desrtification of grasslands

According to the map, shich statement about Africa's religions is true?

Christianity is the majority religion in Sub-Saharan Africa

In this quotation, Ambassador Leigh believes the trade in natural resources from Africa is the . . .

Target of widespread corruption and turmoil

According to the map, which statement about Africa's languages is true?

Langauge and Location are connected. Each region has a main language.

Which of these BEST explains one of the reasons why Africa is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species?

The African continent lies within the tropical zones

What is a consequence of increased demand for mineral resources in Africa

illegal mining and forced labor

What best describes the Sahel?

The borderlands between the Sahara and the Savanna

Which change is BEST shown by a comparison of the two maps

The end of imperialism with Africa

What historical event is represented by the political cartoon?

European powers dividing Africa into colonies

Which geographic factor MOST influenced the cultures of the Sahara?

Arid conditions require adaption to a harsh climate

What was the main reason European powers were interested in colonizing Africa?

To access natural resources not found in Europe

Which statement about Africa's natural resources is FALSE?

Resources are equally distributed between countries in Africa

Which of the following statements about Africa's landforms is true?

Africa contains diverse landforms and habitats

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1
Read the excerpt in the picture. Which factors MOST contributed to the events descrived in the excerpt?
increased used of fertilizers and insecurities
industrial development and chemical weathering
increased diversity in plants and trees
Climate change and irrigation projects
2
How have population levels negatively affected the physical geography of Africa?
Urban development has resulted in the recycling of consumer products
Grazing by migrating livestock has slowed the rate of soil erosion
Farming techniques have accelerated desrtification of grasslands
Growing demand for food has led to an expansion of commercial farms
3
What blue mineral, found in Central Africa, is used to make rechargeable batteries for phones, electric cars, and more?
Cobalt
Blood diamond
Copper
Gold
4
According to the map, shich statement about Africa's religions is true?
Christianity is the majority religion in Sub-Saharan Africa
Hinduism is a major religion in Africa
Africa's religion is the same, regardless of location
Most Africans believe in folk religions
5
In this quotation, Ambassador Leigh believes the trade in natural resources from Africa is the . . .
Most beneficial trade option for local merchants
Best opportunity for globalization
Basis for starting regional trade alliances
Target of widespread corruption and turmoil
6
According to the map, which statement about Africa's languages is true?
There is no connection between langauge and location.
Swahili is the majority langauge in Africa
Most Africans speak the same language
Langauge and Location are connected. Each region has a main language.
7
Which of these BEST explains one of the reasons why Africa is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species?
African governments import exotic animals from other countries
Africa's population lives in cities with limited interaction with nature
The African continent rarely experiences prolonged droughts
The African continent lies within the tropical zones
8
What country's economy is most likely to rely on oil as an export?
Sudan
Somalia
Tanzania
Morocco
9
What is a consequence of increased demand for mineral resources in Africa
better access to healthcare in Central Africa
illegal mining and forced labor
wealth inequality has decreased
many African countries have improved their quality of life
10
What best describes the Sahel?
The borderlands between the Sahara and the Savanna
Tropical rainforest
The desert the stretches across North Africa
Grasslands where most of Africa's mammals live
11
Which of the following is a PUSH factor driving people away from Africa
less poverty
government stability
civil war
better opportunities
12
Based on this map, which biome is located mostly along the equator?
Humid Tropical
Desert
Highland
Tropical Savanna
13
Which change is BEST shown by a comparison of the two maps
The end of imperialism with Africa
the end of dictatorships in Africa
the end of trade with Africa
the end of immigration within Africa
14
What historical event is represented by the political cartoon?
European leaders planning to feed Africans with cake
European powers dividing Africa into colonies
America sending aid to help end famine in Africa
The United Kingdom sending tropps to end the Sudan Civil War
15
Which geographic factor MOST influenced the cultures of the Sahara?
Close proximity to sea lanes has fostered commerical trade
Military occupation prevents the development of natural resources
Religious tradition has determined resource use
Arid conditions require adaption to a harsh climate
16
What was the main reason European powers were interested in colonizing Africa?
To access natural resources not found in Europe
To spread religion in Africa
To spread civilization to Africa
To hunt wild animals
17
Which statement about Africa's natural resources is FALSE?
Africa is rich in natural resources
Resources are equally distributed between countries in Africa
Uranium can be found in multiple regions of Africa
Southern Africa has less oil than the rest of the continent
18
People in which age range make up the greates percentage of the population in Angola?
15 to 29 years of age
45 years of age or older
14 years of age or younger
30 to 44 years of age
19
Many African nations have official langauges due to past
establishments of colonies
imports of natural resources
exchange of prisoners
exports of manufactured goods
20
Which of the following statements about Africa's landforms is true?
Almost all of Africa is grassland
Africa contains diverse landforms and habitats
Only North Africa contains a desert
Rivers are not an important feature in Africa
21
What factor probably has the largest effect on population density in Africa?
availability of water
yearly snowfall
wild animals
internet access

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