Geography Regions
Which region contains the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Central Africa
What major physical feature is located in East Africa and marked by a dotted line on the map?
Great Rift Valley
Which biome dominates the northern part of Africa?
Sahara Desert
Approximately what percent of the world's languages are found in Africa according to the passage?
Roughly 30%
Many African countries export minerals and agricultural products. Name two example exports listed in the passage
Examples: gold, diamonds, copper, cocoa, coffee, tea
Which of the following is NOT a country in Southern Africa according to the map? A) Tanzania B) Namibia C) Botswana D) South Africa
Tanzania
Which of the following deserts is located in the southwestern part of Africa?
Namib
What type of biome is depicted in central Africa around the Congo River Basin?
Tropical Rainforest
According to the passage, what challenge does Africa's linguistic diversity pose for national education systems?
It complicates creating education policy that serves many language communities (designing inclusive/practical curricula).
According to the river‑management passage, what trade‑offs must policymakers consider when planning new projects along major African rivers
Weigh energy and irrigation gains against ecological and social cost (e.g., disrupted sediment flows, impacts on farmers/fishers)
Which region of Africa contains Egypt and Libya? A) Eastern Africa B) Central Africa C) Northern Africa D) Western Africa
Northern Africa
Which of these is Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest free‑standing mountain?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Describe one way modern dams can negatively affect rivers and the people who depend on them
They can alter sediment transport and seasonal flooding patterns that farmers and fishers rely on (e.g., reduced silt deposition, changed fish migrations).
Give one positive effect of multilingualism mentioned in the passage.
Multilingualism can foster cultural resilience and interregional communication
From the resources and development passage, complete the idea: Even with investment and infrastructure gains, _________ can prevent resource wealth from benefiting many citizens. (Short answer — paraphrase)
Even with investment and infrastructure gains, structural problems such as poverty, inequality, and political instability can prevent resource wealth from benefiting many citizens.
How many distinct regions is Africa divided into according to the map?
5
Which major river basin is associated with a tropical rainforest biome in central Africa?
Congo River Basin (tropical rainforest) "Lungs of Africa"
According to the passage about the Sahara, which statement is supported about dune fields vs. the wider Sahara? A) Tourist images represent the entire desert.
B) Erg Chebbi defines most of the Sahara.
C) The Sahara is almost entirely sand dunes.
D) Only a portion of the Sahara consists of dune fields; much is rocky or gravelly.
Only a portion of the Sahara consists of dune fields; much of it is rocky or gravelly.
How many distinct languages does the passage estimate exist across Africa?
More than 2,000 distinct languages
Name one effect that foreign investment and resource extraction have not always succeeded in producing for local populations (from the passage). (Short answer)
Broad‑based prosperity or reduced poverty for local populations
Which body of water separates Madagascar from mainland Africa?
Mozambique Channel
Which lake is described as "World's longest freshwater lake located in the Great Rift Valley"?
Lake Tanganyika
From the elephant passage: what social behavior helps elephants survive droughts?
Social learning and memory (older elephants remembering distant water sources and leading groups).
Explain briefly why multilingual education policy can be difficult to implement across nations with many languages.
Because many local languages exist, it's difficult to choose instructional languages, translate materials, and train teachers so curricula are inclusive and practical.
Based on the economic passage, list two persistent challenges that limit resource wealth translating into broad‑based prosperity.
Poverty and inequality; political instability