7 SS African Geo 22
Which statement about religious and ethnic groups is correct?
All members of particular ethnic or religious groups live in the same area, Individuals in a particular ethnic group typically all belong to different religious groups, Two individuals may belong to the same religious group and still be from different ethnic groups.
How have the traditional occupations of the inhabitants of the Sahel contributed to environmental issues in the region?
Animal herding in the region has led to overgrazing and the destruction of soil.
Which of the following are major sources of water pollution in Africa? Select all that apply. A. overfarming B. mining activity C. industrial emissions D. poor sewage systems E. slash-and-burn agriculture
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In 2010, an extreme drought occurred in the Sahel region in West Africa. Which of the following BEST explains how this led to a scarcity of food in the region?
Because the region received little rainfall, people were unable to grow the food they needed.
Read the speech by the fictional leader of a nonprofit organization in Africa and answer the question. "Drilling wells is only part of the solution. Without a long-term, reliable way to test well water, we may only delay the suffering of these villages. That is why I am asking you to support the Quality Water First Fund with your donation. Your donation goes toward purchasing testing equipment for rural villages. It will also be used to train villagers to monitor water quality." What data might support the speaker's claim?
Exposure to unsafe drinking water is the leading cause of disease in Africa.
What is one key difference between an ethnic group and a religious group?
Individuals cannot choose which ethnic group they belong to.
Many Ashanti in western Africa practice and follow traditional religions and beliefs. The Bantu of central and southern Africa mostly practice Christianity but also have a traditional belief system. The Swahili in eastern Africa largely practice Islam. The tribes of the Arab ethnic group dominate northern Africa and mostly practice
Islam
Which religions are the most widely practiced in modern Africa?
Islam and Christianity
How does the process of deforestation affect soil?
It leads to increased erosion.
How does water pollution affect the African economy?
It reduces crop production which in turn affects trade.
How do energy needs contribute to the problem of deforestation in Africa?
Many Africans rely on biofuel for energy, which includes burning firewood.
Which of the following is NOT a leading contributor to deforestation in Africa?
People conserving territories for wild animals to thrive.
In what area are desertification problems the greatest (Which area is slowly becoming a desert)?
Sahel
What is desertification?
The expansion of deserts into regions that were previously a different biome.
What is the MAIN reason that many African governments struggle to maintain their water sanitation facilities?
There is not enough money.
Which statement about religious diversity in Africa is correct?
Today, most Africans follow Islam or Christianity, though traditional religions are also practiced.
Why is it more likely that a farmer would live in the savanna of Africa rather than the Sahara?
because there is a lack of fertile soil in the Sahara due to a limited amount of rainfall
How has desertification negatively impacted the people of Africa?
by reducing the amount of land available for farming
Which region in Africa is MOST negatively affected by deforestation?
central Africa
What is the MAIN cause of deforestation in Africa?
commercial logging
Which characteristic is MORE LIKELY to be shared by members of the same ethnic group than members of the same religious group?
common physical appearance
Which of these areas of Africa has experienced a decline of population in recent years due to increasing droughts?
the Sahel
Which of the following is associated with people belonging to the Ashanti ethnic group?
the belief that plants and animals have souls