Landforms
Name the largest desert in Africa
Sahara
Name one of Africa’s most valuable natural resources
Gold
What is the capital city of Egypt?
Cairo
Which ocean lies to the east of Africa?
Indian Ocean
Why are many African countries still poor despite being rich in natural resources?
A) They have too few workers
B) They export raw materials instead of finished goods
C) The resources are useless for trade
D) They have no access to ports
B) They export raw materials instead of finished goods
The capital of Morocco is-
Rabat
Which mountain is the highest peak in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Which African country is famous for its diamond production?
South Africa
The capital of Kenya is —
Nairobi
The Great Rift Valley was formed mainly by—
A) River erosion
B) Wind action
C) Movement of Earth’s crust (tectonic activity)
D) Human activity
C) Movement of Earth’s crust (tectonic activity)
Nigeria is especially known for which natural resource?
Oil (Petroleum)
How many capitals South Africa has?
3-Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
What is one major effect of the Great Rift Valley on human settlement?
A) It has dense forests that attract many farmers
B) It provides fertile soil and freshwater lakes that support agriculture
C) It is mostly uninhabited because of constant volcanic activity
D) It prevents any kind of farming
B) It provides fertile soil and freshwater lakes that support agriculture
Which sea lies to the northeast of Africa, connecting the continent to Asia?
Red Sea
Which capital city lies near the meeting point of the Blue and White Nile Rivers?
Khartoum, Sudan