Unit 6 - Sub-Saharan Africa Test Review

which generalization is true of East Africa's natural resources?

the diversity of landforms and climates contribute to its diversity of resources. Tanzania has gold and natural gas, diamonds and tanzanite. Copper

using planting pits to reclaim severely dry land is an example of applying _____ agricultural practices to reclaim severely dry land.

traditional land-management

which type of biome is characterized by tropical grassland with scattered trees and alternates rainy and dry seasons?

tropical savanna

what has prevented the proper management of east Africa's natural resources?

war and corruption in government

Equatorial Africa's thick forests and tropical climate have encouraged its population to be ______

wet and rainy

what is the primary way in which e-commerce has improved the lives of craftspeople that make items such as baskets and jewelry?

while they've been able to run small businesses locally, now they can sell on the internet to customers around the world

which geographical factors influenced East Africa's cultural diversity

widely diverse land and climate characteristics

at the berlin conference in 1884 and 1885, what took place?

14 European countries met in an effort to sort out how territory would divided in Africa

identify successful actions implemented by some East African governments that have both environmental and economic benefits. (2)

1999 signed agreements for protection of rain forests, land in Uganda once devastated by deforestation has been turned into national parks, creation of wildlife reserves

which action has the East African government taken to benefit both the environment and economy?

5 nations have decided to join to create deep political and economic integration. The goal is to create a better competitive economy for East Africa together.

the expert _____ weavers of Ghana are known for kente, a brightly colored cloth consisting of bands of fabric sewn together.

Ashanti

which country is heavily investing in East African trade, natural resources, and infrastructure, fundamentally altering the economy of the sub region?

China

The two dominant religions in East Africa are ____ & ____.

Christianity and Islam

what characterizes the primary population pattern of people in East Africa

East Africa is home to city dwellers, nomads and farmers. Settlement is varied, most urban centers lie along the ocean coasts or major rivers. Urbanization is low.

its location on and near the equator give the region its name, but Equatorial Africa is also called

Equatorial

Equatorial Africa is unusual in that it has what type of diversity?

Former Belgium and Spanish colony where others in Africa for France.

What has been the impact of the international agreement to ban ivory trade worldwide?

It's only been partly successful. There is still poaching that occurs and in recent years, demand has increased in part for ivory ornaments in China

which human-made lake that was caused by damming a river and flooding some 700 villages?

Lake Volta

the ongoing border disputes between sudan and south sudan are over who owns what key features/resource?

North are mainly muslims and favor Islamic-oriented governments. People in the south live mostly in rural areas, are focused on a subsistence economy and prefer a secular government.

what directly relates an economic development issue with an environmental issue?

Often poorer regions sacrifice environment issues (over farm for example) for food as they need it which in turns causes environmental issues

why is English widely spoken in Nigeria and the official language?

Partly because of the legacy of colonial rule of Europeans. Using English facilitates communication in a country where over 500 languages are spoken

As part of the early empire of Mali, became an important center of trade and scholarship

The Mali empire developed after the small state of Kangaba broke away from Ghana. Sundiata Keita one of Mali's early kings, helped Mali flourish

What was the main impact of European colonial powers in East Africa?

The colonialism created a lot of problems for the people in Africa. In the 1960's under pressure, European powers granted a large number of colonies their independence. This caused other issues as the newly independent countries fought each other and had leadership issues. Resulted in Rwanda genocide, etc.

Because of the significant ethnic diversity of Equatorial Africa, what major trend has started?

There continues to be ethnic conflict throughout the region.

which is an example of a way the economy of East Africa is changing?

Trade between China and East Africa continues to increase.

Lake _____, located along the Great Rift Valley, is the second largest freshwater lake in the world.

Victoria

the largest sector in East Africa's economy is _____.

agriculture

in Nigeria, the Greater Makurdi Water Works project is intended to address the problem of _____

clean water

government __________ is an obstacle to change an economic efficiency in West Africa and has a negative impact on social and economic development, as well as on the environment and resource management

corruption

which environmental issue has been most directly addressed by East African governments?

desertification

which is a factor that has contributed to the lack of proper management of natural resources within east Africa?

developing sustainable agriculture is a problem. Poor cultivation practices and frequent drought have made the problem worse

Violent political conflicts in West Africa have frequently been financed by the unlawful sale of weapons or the illegal sale of _______.

diamonds (blood diamonds are used to finance war)

the frequent armed conflicts in Equatorial Africa and neighboring countries tend to be primarily _______.

ethnic conflicts

properly managing resources for long term sustainability has been a lower priority in Equatorial Africa than what other major priority?

food security

about 3500 square miles of what resource are lost each year?

forest ecosystem/rain forest

in general, diversity rates in West Africa are ______-

high

habitat loss and poaching are examples of ______.

illegal poaching

the primary aim of the Global Water Initiative is to _____

improve food security in region

Internally displaced persons are people who have been relocated _______

individuals forced from their homes but remain in their own country

the rapid growth of many cities in West Africa has placed a burden on existing _____, such as telephone and transportation systems.

infrastructure

Though Equatorial Africa has very little large-scale manufacturing or industrialization that could boost international trade and support local economies, what is this resource?

internet

Sao Tome and Principe are two of the many ____ along Equatorial Africa's west coast

islands

how are escarpments and cataracts related?

large cliffs

as a whole, the region of Equatorial Africa has the ____population on the continent.

least densely

what word or phrase best paraphrases the definition of the term carrying capacity?

maximum population of a species the environment can sustain without depleting or degrading the resources available. EX: solar cooking technology that reduces the need to burn wood

the slaves' trip from Africa to where they were sold in the America's was called

middle passage

the congo river system is a natural highway that is _____, meaning it can be traveled by boat.

navigable

In what country is it projected that the population will increase tenfold between 1950 and 2050?

nigeria

which human-caused problem is most directly related to exceeding an area's carrying capacity

over farming, deforestation

the term abundant most closely means ______.

plentiful, lots of it available

the Democratic republic of congo is recognized as being possibly the ____ country in the world.

poorest

Deforestation is a problem in West Africa that is caused primarily by logging and ______.

population growth

th Congo's first inhabitants, the Mbuti, who were once known as _____, still live in the region today.

pygmies

West Africa has tropical wet and dry forests, also known as tropical ____ forests, which receive rainfall for several months followed by dry and hot mouths

rain

economic, social and environmental issues in East Africa are often related or unrelated?

related

What geographical factor(s) led to both Christianity and islam becoming the two most prominent faiths within east Africa today?

related to the Arab and European influences of the past

The _____ areas of East Africa are most at risk for desertification.

sahel or transition zone

Most people in east Africa live in what area?

tanzania

To reduce the serious problem of indoor air pollution, a variety of organizations are working to provide cleaner-burning or solar-powered ______.

technology

The largest, poorest, and perhaps most ethically diverse and environmentally challenged country in Equatorial Africa is what area?

the Democratic Republic of the Congo