Geog B5 Unit 6 Sub-Saharan Africa

Africa's lack of major mountain ranges can be explained by: The intense heat of the region, which prevents mountain ranges from forming. The erosion process of African rivers wearing away the mountain formations. A lack of convergent tectonic plates that cause continental collision and/or subduction processes. Weather patterns that deposit silt in the Northern Hemisphere.

A lack of convergent tectonic plates that cause continental collision and/or subduction processes.

Which of the following is NOT true of population patterns in sub-Saharan Africa? Birth rates here are the highest of any region in the world. A majority of the population now lives in cities. A majority of the population still lives in rural areas. Sub-Saharan population is growing faster than in any other region on Earth.

A majority of the population now lives in cities

Which of the following was NOT a result of European colonialism in Africa? Economic systems were designed to extract and export raw materials. National boundaries were sometimes set up to divide and weaken tribal groups. Apartheid was declared in all the nations of sub-Saharan Africa. Colonial officials encouraged friction between tribal groups.

Apartheid was declared in all the nations of sub-Saharan Africa.

The official system of racial segregation enforced in South Africa from 1949 to 1991 was known as: Afrikaans. The Boer War. Apartheid. Ethnic cleansing.

Apartheid.

Most Chinese-financed projects in Africa are focused on: Helping people adapt to climate change. Curing AIDS. Feeding poor people. Infrastructure.

Infrastructure.

Which is true of the physical geography of the African continent? It is basically a large plateau bordered by escarpments and narrow coastal lowlands. Because it is so flat, ships are easily able to navigate far inland. It contains several major mountain ranges. It has many large, wide coastal plains.

It is basically a large plateau bordered by escarpments and narrow coastal lowlands.

Which of the following is true of internal trade within Africa? Internal trade within Africa is high in comparison with other regions. Internal trade within Africa is increasing due to the continent's high industrial production. It makes up the bulk of most African trade. It is limited because many countries produce the same raw materials for export.

It is limited because many countries produce the same raw materials for export.

Which of the following statements does NOT describe Sub-Saharan Africa? It is the most densely populated region in the world. The region is geographically larger than North America and Europe combined. The region is quite fragmented politically. In recent years, it was home to several of the world's fastest-growing economies.

It is the most densely populated region in the world.

Which is a true statement about Sub-Saharan Africa? Most countries in the region are rapidly industrializing. Because of development, population growth is quite slow. Most serious diseases and their vectors are concentrated in desert environments. Its economies are largely based on the export of raw materials.

Its economies are largely based on the export of raw materials.

Between the 1500's and 1865, African slaves were sold for what main activity? Plantation labor in the Americas Domestic workers in Europe Factory workers in the Americas Mining in India and South America

Plantation labor in the Americas

Desertification in Africa is most apparent in which region? Sahel. Rift valley zone. Congo Basin. Equator.

Sahel

The zone of semi-arid lands along the southern fringe of the Sahara Desert is called the: Sahel. Ethiopian Highlands. Kalahari. Maghreb.

Sahel

Which is a true statement about urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa? Birth rates in African cities have fallen drastically and are the now the lowest in the world. Cities in Sub-Saharan Africa are growing mainly because they are are highly industrialized and offer many well-paying job opportunites. Sub-Saharan Africa is now home to the world' largest cities. Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing the fastest rates of urban growth in the world.

Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing the fastest rates of urban growth in the world.

Which is NOT true about early West African Empires (Ghana, Mali, Songhai)? They thrived by controlling trade between different latitude zones to the south and north. They were wealthy trade empires based on a trans-Saharan trade system. They were coastal empires based on the export of raw materials. They were located in the savanna and Sahel regions of West Africa.

They were coastal empires based on the export of raw materials.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for high birth rates in sub-Saharan Africa? Children are still often perceived as an economic advantage. Tropical climates lead to higher fertility rates. Children are considered valuable because they help work on family farms. Due to high infant mortality rates, parents may have extra children in the hopes of raising a few to maturity.

Tropical climates lead to higher fertility rates.