Africa 1
Name 3 deserts located in Africa:
Sahara, Kalahari, Namib, Libyan Desert, Arabian Desert
Name 3 animals typical of tropical rainforests:
toucans, parrots, leopards, monkeys, snakes, frogs, termites
What languages are spoken in Africa? (4)
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German
What mineral resources can we find in Africa and where?
Oil and natural gas – Red Sea, Gulf of Guinea; gemstones and diamonds – Republic of South Africa
Which lake is the fastest drying lake?
Lake Chad
Why is Africa often called the “Black Continent”?
Because of the largest representation of the equatorial (Black) race
Which South African city do we also call “City of Gold”?
Johannesburg
In desert areas, green fertile places with water are called __________.
oases
Which African river is the longest, and into which sea does it flow?
The Nile River, it flows into the Mediterranean Sea
The Mozambique Channel separates Africa from _________ .
Madagascar
Tropical rainforests in Africa are mainly located near the __________.
equator
What is the highest point in Africa and how high is it?
Mount Kilimanjaro, 5,895 m above sea level
The __________ River is the most water-rich river in Africa .
Congo
Name 3 most famous national parks and wildlife reserves:
Serengeti, Tsavo, and Kruger National Park
What is the name of the canal that separates Africa from Asia?
The Suez Canal
Africa’s population is very young because of a high __________ rate and low life expectancy.
birth
Name two major African rivers that flow into the Indian Ocean:
Zambezi and Limpopo
Name 4 animals typical of the savanna zone:
zebra, giraffe, lion, elephant, antelope, hyena
Are there any volcanoes in Africa? If yes, can you name them?
Yes; Kilimanjaro, Mount Cameroon
Which famous waterfall sits on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe?
Victoria Falls
Why are temperatures in desert areas very high during the day and very low at night?
Because there is little or no vegetation, which causes poor heat regulation (thermoregulation)
Name all 4 extreme points of Africa:
North – Cape Blanc (Biely mys), South – Cape Agulhas (Strelkový mys), West – Cape Verde (Zelený mys), East – Cape Guardafui (Mys Guardafui)
What is the East African Rift Valley and where is it located?
A fault zone in the eastern part of Africa, where many lakes were formed
What are some of the biggest problems of Africa? (4)
hunger, weak education system (many illiterate people), poor healthcare, high temperatures, lack of drinking water
Name at least 5 African islands:
Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, Cape Verde, Canary Islands, Madeira, Príncipe, São Tomé