Africa
. Which statement BEST describes the purpose of apartheid laws in South Africa?
Apartheid legally separated people by race.
Peaceful demonstrations began in Syria in 2011. How did the Syrian government initially respond?
Violence to stop the demonstrations.
Which environmental problem can remove or wear away valuable topsoil in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Erosion is a major environmental challenge.
A traveler visits an African region with dense tropical forests, thick vegetation, and large rivers. Which region is the traveler MOST likely visiting?
A. West Africa
B. Southern Africa
C. Central Africa
D. East Africa
Central Africa is associated with rainforests, thick vegetation, and major waterways.
Which statement BEST describes one political effect of the Syrian Civil War?
The Syrian Civil War decreased political stability.
A farming community must choose where to build a new settlement. Which location would MOST likely support subsistence farming?
Water sources are especially important for subsistence farming.
Why did European countries compete to control territories in Africa during the age of imperialism?
Imperialism focused on gaining power and resources.
Which statement best describes how the Arab Spring movement affected Syria?
It inspired local activism.
Farmers notice that once-productive land is becoming dry and less fertile. Which environmental process could BEST explain this problem?
Desertification can make soil less fertile
Which group would MOST likely be associated with organized resistance to South Africa's unfair racial laws?
The African National Congress opposed unfair South African laws.
Why did foreign involvement by outside nations make the Syrian civil war harder to
resolve?
Opposing foreign goals introduced more troops and weapons.
. Which climate would generally be MOST favorable for supporting a large population?
Moderate climates generally support larger populations.
Which of the following is a major issue faced by sub-Saharan Africa today?
A. Conflict and violence
B. Earthquakes
C. Glacial erosion
D. Deforestation
E. All of the above
A. Conflict and violence
D. Deforestation
Read the prompt and answer the question below.
Prior to 2011, Syria experienced a prolonged environmental crisis that altered
migration patterns across the country.
How did this environmental factor increase social tension in urban areas?
It drove farm families into crowded cities searching for work.
Which farming practice can help maintain soil quality by changing the type of crop planted in a field over time?
Crop rotation is a method for improving agricultural practices. endcycle sst endcycle sst