A mediterranean climate is a

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

When fertile soil becomes degraded; thin, dry and infertile

The largest civilizations in Africa developed:

along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.

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

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