Geographic Terms
Define the term tectonic plate.
Gigantic pieces of the Earth's crust
People from which two countries helped found Sierra Leone?
Canada
Jamaica
Letter G
Congo River
Define the term urban.
Geographic term describing developed towns or cities that contain large populations
Define the term rural.
Geographic areas that are located outside of towns or cities, often located in the country
What is Nigeria's independence date?
October 1st, 1960
Zambezi River
Define the term arid.
Areas that receive little rainfall - generally less than 10 inches per year
Define the term elevation.
The height of a geographic location or feature above or below sea level
What three items are produced in Ethiopia?
Textiles
Chemicals
Food
Letter L
Cape Town
What are the four official languages of Somalia?
Somali
Arabic
Italian
English
Define the term plateau.
A piece of flat land that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side
What is Kenya's independence date?
December 12th, 1963
Letter F
Dar el Salaam
Who was the 1st African-American president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
Define the term savanna.
A tropical or sub-tropical grassland characterized by scattered trees and high temperatures
Who were the 1st people to settle in Madagascar?
Merin People
Letter K
Johannesburg
What three languages are spoken in Tanzania?
Swahili
Arabic
English