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West Africa Physical/Human Geography
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1
Which of the following are found in the coastal region of West Africa?
mountains
volcanoes
lagoons
grasslands
2
What major challenge did African nations face both during colonization and after gaining their independence?
conflict between religious groups
the loss of tribal languages
poor educational systems
rapidly increasing populations
3
Which of the following systems is considered to be a part of infrastructure?
health care systems
national park systems
public transportation systems
waste water systems
4
Diamonds mined in a war zone are called?
hate diamonds
war diamonds
false diamonds
conflict diamonds
5
As you move farther south in West Africa, the climate becomes increasingly?
cold and dry
cold and we
warm and humid
dry and hot
6
Why is English the official language in Nigeria?
because of the influence of colonial rule
because Yoruba is too difficult for young children to learn
because Great Britain still governs Nigeria
because English is easier to read and write than many African languages
7
Why does the river plain of the Senegal River have the best agricultural land?
the rivers flows fastest there
the river drops fertile sediment there
the river rarely floods there
the river is least polluted there
8
Why has the number of rainforests in West Africa been greatly reduced?
the climate of West Africa is changing
the rainforests have been hurt by desertification
Rainforests did not thrive in the coastal environment
land has been cleared for agriculture and logging
9
What helps Africans sell locally made products globally?
government aid
regional trading associations
e-commerce
reduced tariffs
10
Which of the following is one of the issues causing Africans to move to urban areas?
increasing infrastucture
increasing family size
decreasing food supplies
decreasing populations
11
Which of the following best describes the Guinea Highlands?
a vast desert
a mountainous plateau
a dry valley
sandy soil and grasslands
12
Why are mangrove swamps important to coastal people?
they provide food
they provide reservoirs
they provide shelter
they provide water
13
What was a consequence of how European nations drew boundaries for their African colonies?
European countries fought over territories
people of different religions were separated
Africans were left to form their own governments
African ethnic groups were mixed together
14
How does urbanization in Africa affect urbanization?
it prompts countries to limit access to infrastructure
it decreases stress on infrastructure
it reduces the amount of infrastructure
it puts increased demand on infrastructure
15
What are Griots?
women in professions outside the home
expert weavers of kente
Western musicians, actors, and playwrights
oral storytellers, singers, and musicians
16
Which of the following strengthened colonial rule in Africa?
tension between African peoples
the respect for African ethnic boundaries
practice of the Islamic faith
infighting with kingdoms
17
What is the main economic activity of more than half the population of West Africa?
commercial fishing
agriculture
mining
small business
18
Which river is about 2,600 miles long and is West Africa's main river?
the Nile River
the Niger River
the Senegal River
the Volta River
19
An artificial or natural lake where water is stored and used to supply homes in the area with fresh water is called a?
dam
lake
fishery
reservoir
20
In Which Part of Africa is MOST of West Africa Located?
the Guinea Highlands
the Transition Zone
tropical savannah
the tropical rainforest
