Africa and the Middle East Geography

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Which river is the longest river in Africa and flows over 4,000 miles?

Nile River

What is the largest rainforest in Africa located in the Congo River basin known for?

Half of the continent's wildlife

Which mountain range in Africa runs from Morocco to Tunisia?

Atlas Mountain Chain

Which African valley, part of the Great Rift Valley, is believed to be the birthplace of humans?

Rift Valley

Why are rivers generally more useful for irrigation than transport in most locations in Africa?

Presence of waterfalls

Which continent is the second largest and accounts for approximately 20% of the land on Earth?

Africa

Which body of water bounds Africa in the east?

Indian Ocean

Which region is geographically connected to Africa through the Sinai peninsula?

Middle East

Which area is largely arid in the northern third of Africa and the Middle East?

Deserts and mountain ranges

What does the landscape transition into in the middle third of Africa?

Tropical rainforest

What type of vegetation is found in the Sahel grassland?

Semi-arid

Which desert in Africa is known for being a coastal desert?

Namib Desert

What is the largest desert in the world by area?

Sahara Desert

Which river completely crosses the Sahara Desert?

Nile River

Which two mountain ranges are located in Anatolia, Middle East?

Pontic and Taurus Mountain Ranges

Test your knowledge on the physical and geographical diversity of Africa and the Middle East. Learn about the location of Africa in relation to other continents and its surrounding bodies of water.

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