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Geography of sub-Saharan Africa
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1
The Massai women are involved in cottage industries. Which of the following would they create?
Working the cash register for McDonald's
Processing data on a computer
Making beaded jewelry
Assembling iPhones
2
The chart reflects the structure of colonial society in Africa. What is represented by C?
Military and Police
Rich Plantation Owners
Government Leadership
Poor, Native Africans
3
What issue does the cartoon highlight?
Agricultural trade networks with the U.S. and Europe
Africa's dependence on developed countries for aid
Foreign exploitation of Africa's natural resources
Migration of Africans to North America and Europe
4
This map of Africa show the location of:
Major resources
Predominate religions
Various languages
Population centers
5
The Great Rift Valley in East Africa was created as a result of:
Tectonics
The orographic cycle
Erosion
Weathering
6
____ was a government policy of strict racial segregation which occurred in the country of ____
Dictatorship, Nigeria
Communism, Kenya
Apartheid, South Africa
Imperialism, Somalia
7
The shaded area on the map represents which of the following?
Areas that are predominately Muslim
Use of the English language
Constitutional monarchy is the dominant form of government
Tropical rainforest biome
8
Which of the following economic activities takes place in a Massai village?
Commercial manufacturing of tourist collectables
Subsistence agriculture, including herding
Large scale harvesting of wheat for the Chinese
Mining for uranium for French nuclear power plants
9
Which traditional African religion is most likely associated with this mask?
Islam
Animism
Christianity
Judaism
10
Oil in Nigeria is controlled by international companies. What type of economic system is this?
Socialism / Mixed
Communism / Command
Free Enterprise / Market
Traditional
11
Why is there snow on Mt. Kilimanjaro even though it is near the equator?
Latitude
Elevation
Rain Shadow Effect
Subduction
12
Zimbabwe's printing of high dollar, yet worthless currency is a consequence of ...
Hypereconomics
Hyperventilation
Hyperinflation
Hyperactivity
13
African cities are:
Remaining stable because of the lack of population growth
Growing in size and area due to rapid population growth
Diminishing in importance because of international trade
Shrinking due to lack of natural resources
14
Complete this sequence: Drought leads to Farmland not producing leads to _____
Genocide
Irrigation
Famine
Slums
15
According to the population pyramid, which of the following is Africa experiencing?
A huge number of children under the age of 10
A shortage of school age children
Not enough retirement homes for the elderly
An increase in quaternary economic activities
16
HDI indicators for a more developed country include high per capita GDP, low birth rates and:
High energy usage
High infant mortality rates
Low literacy rates
Low elevations
17
A government that is fighting a war and is running low on soldiers may consider purchasing ____
NATO
Dignitaries
Mercenaries
Missionaries
18
A form of trade that does not involve the exchange of money is called:
Subsidizing
Negotiating
Colonizing
Bartering
19
Which of the following issues would have the most impact on the Massai people's econ activity?
Desertification
Desalinization
Industrialization
Urbanization
20
Africa's _____ are highly sought after by countries outside the region.
Democratic Ideals
Disease Management Techniques
Doctors and Scientists
Natural Resources
21
How does North Africa differ from Sub-Saharan Africa?
North Africa is culturally more similar to the Middle East
Sub-Saharan Africa has better adapted to the desert
North Africa experienced colonization by European countries
Sub-Saharan Africa is primarily Arabic speaking
22
Which factor of migration would apply to refugees fleeing from a country having a civil war?
Economic pull
Social pull
Environmental push
Political push
23
Why do many of the Massai speak English?
It was introduced by their colonial ruler
It is taught in Massai universities and colleges
They have learned it from American television and radio
It is required in order to trade with tourists
24
Reasons for a high infant mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa include:
High incidence of vehicle carbon monoxide poisoning
Nuclear radiation fallout from nuclear power plants
High levels of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease
Little access to healthcare and high incidence of AIDS
25
Which of the following biomes do the Massai people live in?
Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rainforest
Savanna
Tundra
26
In which season does South Africa celebrate Christmas?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Summer
27
Nigeria is a member of OPEC. What is the importance of this supranational organization?
Keeps peace among member nations
Regulates petroleum production / pricing
Sets pollution standards to fight global warming
Eliminates taxes and provides a common currency
28
Poverty and instability in Africa force many Africans to migrate. Which region do most go to?
North America
East Asia
Western Europe
Russia
29
Polluted water, over-crowding in unsanitary conditions, and climate all contribute to Africa's
High level of industrialization
High number of diseases
Low immigration rates
Low literacy rates
30
Extracting petroleum from a Nigerian oil field is an example of which type of econ activity?
Secondary
Quaternary
Primary
Tertiary
31
Traditional economic systems involve:
Cottage industries
All of the Above
Subsistence farming/herding
Small-scale-for the family or village
32
What would be a short-term consequence of global warming in rural Africa?
Decreasing urbanization
Loss of habitat
Easier access to natural resources
Destruction of infrastructure
33
This climograph shows an area with warm temperatures/seasonal rains. What biome would this be?
Desert
Savanna
Rain Forest
Prairie
34
If a war or conflict is causing many people to die, the surviving people may choose to become
Refugees
Informants
Detainees
Politicians
