What destroyed the grassland & forest that were once found in the Sahel?

continuous farming and over-grazing

Which is true of both the Niger River and Congo River?

they flow into the Atlantic Ocean

What is the most common way people make a living in the Sahel?

herding and subsistence farming

What is the definition of deforestation?

cutting down & clearing trees from the area

Why is the Bantu Migration so important in the study of Africa?

the migration brought language and iron tools across Africa

Why is most rain forest area lost today?

logging for industry, farming, and fuel

Which best describes the Bantu people?

They're many different people who share a language & culture

Which has been a major cause of desertification?

overuse of the land by the people

Which would be an example of a religious group?

people who share a belief in god or gods

Which would be an example of an ethnic group?

people who share a language or religion

Which is a result of desertification for the people living in the Sahel region?

increased starvation and poverty

Why are droughts a problem for farmers in the Sahel?

the soil is of poor quality & dryness results in fewer crops

what is one of the major problems facing those who depend on the Nile River for their water?

The water is contaminated with human and industrial waste

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Semester 2 Interim Review

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Review for African Geography Unit 4 Test (7th Grade)

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1
What destroyed the grassland & forest that were once found in the Sahel?
the development of factories
continuous farming and over-grazing
years of heavy flooding
repeated use by nomads and camel caravans
2
In what area are desertification problems the greatest?
Kalahari Desert
tropical rain forest
Sahel
Sahara Desert
3
Which describes most of the savanna region?
grasslands
high mountain ranges
desert
coastal plains
4
Which is true of both the Niger River and Congo River?
they flow into the Atlantic Ocean
they begin near the Red Sea
they begin near Lake Tanganyika
they flow into the Mediterranean Sea
5
What is the most common way people make a living in the Sahel?
caravan trade in gold and salt
fishing and ship building
logging
herding and subsistence farming
6
What is the definition of deforestation?
forcing people to move from cities into forest villages
cutting down & clearing trees from the area
eliminating a species of an animal
creating nature preserves to protect forests
7
Which is the biggest threat to the African rainforests today?
war and political unrest
overpopulation
extended periods of drought
pollution from nuclear power plants
8
What is a result of deforestation?
all of the choices
sun continually bakes exposed soil
nutrients in soil wash away
rain washes soil away
9
Why is the Bantu Migration so important in the study of Africa?
the migration brought language and iron tools across Africa
the migration was forced by the African gov'ts in the north
it led to the first settlements in the Sahara
During the migration, people refused to marry Arabs/Muslims
10
Where is the Kalahari Desert located?
in southern Africa
north of the Sahara Desert
across Egypt
along the equator
11
Which river system flows through the largest rainforest in Africa?
the Congo River
the Nile River
the White Nile
the Niger River
12
Why is most rain forest area lost today?
diseases that attack old growth trees
unchecked forest fires
harsh drought and high winds
logging for industry, farming, and fuel
13
Where is the African Sahel located?
along the Mediterranean coast
along the eastern coast by the Indian Ocean
just south of the Sahara
in the southernmost part of the African continent
14
Which best describes the Bantu people?
They live only in cities; none of them farm or herd animals
The Bantu are a separate race in the northern part of Africa
They're many different people who share a language & culture
The Bantu are nomadic people in the Sahara Desert
15
Which has been a major cause of desertification?
sharp and unexpected changes in the climate
years of controlled flooding
overuse of the land by the people
heavy seasonal winds coming off the desert
16
Which would be an example of a religious group?
people who like to read the same literature
people who grow similar food
people who share a belief in god or gods
people who share a language or religion
17
Which would be an example of an ethnic group?
people who grow similar food
people who share a belief in god or gods
people who like to read the same literature
people who share a language or religion
18
Which is a result of desertification for the people living in the Sahel region?
increased tourism
more jobs in manufacturing
increased starvation and poverty
decreased support from the United Nations
19
Why was learning Arabic important for those who became Muslims?
Arabic was the only written language
The Quran is written in Arabic
Muslims are required to speak only Arabic
Arabic is an easy language to learn
20
Where do most Muslims live in Africa?
few Muslims live in Africa today
only in the Sahel
near the southern tip of Africa
in Northern and Eastern Africa
21
What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa?
Islam
Christianity
Animism
Judaism
22
Why are droughts a problem for farmers in the Sahel?
animals move into the desert to find water
the soil is of poor quality & dryness results in fewer crops
people don't try to farm anymore b/c of increased rainfall
the desert stops expanding when there is rain in the Sahel
23
what is one of the major problems facing those who depend on the Nile River for their water?
The water is contaminated with human and industrial waste
The Nile is too shallow to be used for transportation
The Nile River no longer has any fish
The river is always dried up during the summer months
24
What is Africa's transition zone between desert & rain forest?
Sahel
Savanna
Kalahari
Sahara
25
What are the two main religious groups in Africa?
Muslim and Hindu
Muslim and Christian
Catholic and Methodist
Hindu and Buddhist

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