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

  • Zambezi River
  • Niger River
  • Congo River
  • Nile River (correct)
  • What is the largest rainforest in Africa located in the Congo River basin known for?

  • Half of the continent's wildlife (correct)
  • Half of Africa's natural resources
  • Half of Africa's population
  • Half of Africa's plant species
  • Which mountain range in Africa runs from Morocco to Tunisia?

  • Ruwenzori Range
  • Atlas Mountain Chain (correct)
  • Kilimanjaro Range
  • Drakensberg Range
  • Which African valley, part of the Great Rift Valley, is believed to be the birthplace of humans?

    <p>Rift Valley</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Presence of waterfalls</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body of water bounds Africa in the east?

    <p>Indian Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Middle East</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Deserts and mountain ranges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tropical rainforest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vegetation is found in the Sahel grassland?

    <p>Semi-arid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Namib Desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest desert in the world by area?

    <p>Sahara Desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river completely crosses the Sahara Desert?

    <p>Nile River</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pontic and Taurus Mountain Ranges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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