Location
Topography
Climate, Vegetation, Soil, Animals
Rivers and Watersheds
Africa's Physical Features
100
Defined by precise points on a geographic grid system using coordinates such as latitude and longitude.
absolute location
100
A specific feature that forms part of the overall shape of the Earth's surface.
landform
100
________ is composed of the following, averaged over time: moisture, temperature, pressure, and winds.
Climate
100
Networks of rivers and streams are called _____ systems.
watershed (or drainage basin)
100
This dry landscape covers the majority of northern Africa.
Sahara Desert
200
"Africa lies East of North and South America and West of the Indian Ocean" is an example of ____________.
relative location
200
The study of the earth's topography focuses on which of the following: atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, or biosphere?
lithosphere
200
Drought stress in Africa increases in higher tropical latitudes due to which of the following climatic factors (select all that apply): a. less precipitation b. increased potential evaporation c. higher elevations d. longer dry season e. equatorial rain forest f. watersheds
a. less precipitation b. increased potential evaporation d. longer dry season
200
The method of ensuring river and watershed water use is the least disruptive and damaging to the natural systems is called _________.
watershed management (or watershed conservation)
200
The largest body of water in Africa.
Lake Victoria
300
Name which hemispheres the continent of Africa lies in.
Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern.
300
A fracture in the crustal rock involving displacement of the rock on either side of the break is called a ______.
fault or fault plane
300
Which of the following biomes does NOT exist in Africa: a. Rain Forest b. Savannah c. Tundra d. Desert scrub
c. Tundra
300
What is the name of the largest watershed on the continent of Africa?
Nile River Valley
300
Name of the highest mountain in the continent of Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro
400
The development of the East African topography is affected by its location between ______ _______.
tectonic plates
400
Rifting has affected the characterization of Africa's coasts in which of the following ways? (Select all that apply) a. Shore characterized by narrow continental shelf b. Good harbors formed by rift inlets c. Reefs and submerged bars d. Expansive sand beaches
a. Shore characterized by narrow continental shelf and c. Reefs and submerged bars
400
The values of weather variables are determined by factors such as ocean currents, pressure systems, prevailing winds, and elevation. What are these factors called?
climatic controls
400
Which of the following is false about Africa's watersheds? a. 95% of Egypt's population lives within Africa's major river basin b. Watersheds can be dangerous places to live because of the potential for flooding c. The first developments of African agriculture and urbanization began in great rift valleys d. Countries are often affected by another country's use of a river system because of how these areas may or may not be managed
c. The first developments of African agriculture and urbanization began in great rift valleys They began in river valleys; rift valleys are mountainous
400
One of most highly elevated areas in Africa, this landscape lies between the Nile River, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean.
Ethiopian Highlands
500
True or False? If false, correct the statement so that it is true. The approximate location of the center of Africa is 05°N and 020°W.
False: 05°N and 020°E would be more accurate, since 020°W latitude runs through the Atlantic Ocean.
500
The African ___________ (or the "uplift" of the plateau surface) lies in close proximity to the coast and contributes to rapids on rivers and hampers transportation routes.
escarpment
500
Which of the following is NOT an impact of climate on life forms? a. Dry Tropical - nutrient rich soil, loss in organic matter, rapidly lose nutrients when watered b. Rain Forest - minimum migration, life at many levels of ecosystem, animal pollinators c. Dry - Extreme adaptation to specific regions, insect pollination is common d. Wet/Dry - fosters migration, insect and wind pollination
a. Dry Tropical - nutrient rich soil, loss in organic matter, rapidly lose nutrients when watered This is an example of impact of climate on soils, not life forms
500
List three unique critical roles rivers and watersheds play in life in Africa.
Three of the following are acceptable: source of water, food/agriculture, hydropower, recreation, transportation, trade routes
500
This mountain range hugs the northwestern coast of Africa, covering much of Morocco.
Atlas Mountains
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