Geography Final Part 3

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Africa is unique because it is the only continent to

Be located in all four hemispheres

Which region of Africa includes the Horn of Africa and the continent's highest mountain?

Eastern

Poorest and underdeveloped of regions. Historically known for including the "Powder Keg" of Europe. Many people here belong to the Orthodox religion.

Eastern Europe

Russia is located in two continents. What are they?

Europe and Asia

Africa is the largest continent in the world. True or False?

FALSE

Based on square miles, Europe is the smallest continent in the world. True or False?

FALSE

Most African countries are poor because they lack fossil fuels and natural resources. True or False?

FALSE

Most of the area in Sub-Saharan Africa is influenced by a temperate climate. True or False?

FALSE

Russia has the largest population in the world? True or False?

FALSE

Russia is the largest country in the world based on population? True or False?

FALSE

The European Union includes every country in Europe. True or False?

FALSE

The country of Georgia is the largest country in the world based on square miles. True or False?

FALSE

What is the highest mountain in the Sub-Saharan Africa?

Kilimanjaro

Which country is not part of the Horn of Africa?

Mali

Which of the following countries is geographically located in the Sahara Desert?

Mali

Who was elected the first Black president of South Africa in 1994?

Mandela

Tourist region of Europe. Predominantly Catholic (with only one exception). Known for good food, good wine, and plenty of beachfront property.

Mediterranean (Southern) Europe

Humanitarian leaders in Europe, they are influenced by Viking culture. They are mainly Protestant (predominantly Lutheran). They rank highest in HDI and gender equality. Industries include Legos and Nokia.

Northern Europe

Which region in Russia is covered with ice?

Siberia

The CIS was established after the fall of

Soviet Union (USSR)

The Northern part of Africa is predominately Muslim. True or False?

TRUE

The Sahara Desert is the largest sand desert in the world. True or False?

TRUE

The country of Russia has natural resources such as oil and gold. True or False?

TRUE

There has been recent conflict between some people of Ukraine and President Putin of Russia. True or False?

TRUE

Industrial and political leader of Europe. Some countries are Catholic, while others are Protestant. Mostly Germanic language family, with a couple of exceptions where you will find the Romance language family.

Western Europe

The countries of Bosnia, Serbia, and Croatia all emerged from which former country?

Yugoslavia


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