African Geography and Landforms Quiz
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What impact do landform regions have on disturbances such as fire and wind?

  • Landforms may protect biotic features and processes. (correct)
  • Landforms prevent any disturbances from occurring.
  • Landforms have no effect on disturbances.
  • Landforms can enhance the effects of disturbances.

    • Which of the following is considered a major landform?

  • Valleys (correct)
  • Deserts
  • Oceans
  • Forests

    • What divides Africa into almost two equal parts?

  • Equator (correct)
  • Tropic of Capricorn
  • Tropic of Cancer
  • Prime Meridian

    • What is the absolute location of Africa expressed with?

    <p>Latitudes and longitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ocean is located to the southeast of Africa?

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

    Which major water body is located to the north of Africa?

    <p>Mediterranean Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many degrees does Africa extend from north to south of the Equator?

    <p>37 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the conditions in the southern part of Africa compared to the north?

    <p>They match each other exactly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are considered major landforms?

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

    What categorization do landforms fall into?

    <p>Major and minor landforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three major landforms of the world?

    <p>Mountains, Plateaus, and Plains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of landforms is NOT a focus of the study in grade ten?

    <p>Formation of artificial landforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which learning outcome is NOT mentioned for the study of major landforms of Africa?

    <p>Develop an understanding of climate effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of landforms described in the content?

    <p>They are permanent features of the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which learning outcome relates to the spatial distribution of landforms?

    <p>Explain the spatial variations in their distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT an objective of the study under the landforms of Africa?

    <p>Describe the economic uses of major landforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a plateau?

    <p>A raised area of land with a flat top.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plains?

    <p>They contain a lot of hills and mountains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do landforms influence climate?

    <p>They affect climate patterns at both macro and micro levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do landforms play in ecosystems?

    <p>They determine patterns of energy and material flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Mariana Trench known for?

    <p>Being the deepest landform on Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do plateaus commonly form?

    <p>By volcanic activity that pushes land upwards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary reasons for studying landforms?

    <p>They help understand ecological systems and their interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the ecological potential of an area?

    <p>Landform attributes such as elevation and slope steepness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the erg in the Sahara Desert?

    <p>A great sand sea composed of dunes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is NOT located in the North African region?

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

    What does the term 'Sahel' mean in Arabic?

    <p>Shore or edge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily found in the southernmost part of the Sahel region?

    <p>Savannah with alternating trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which landscape feature is described as a stony and rocky surface in the Sahara?

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

    Which of the following correctly defines the Sahel region's climatic nature?

    <p>Semiarid climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sahara Desert spans which geographical extremes?

    <p>From the Atlantic coast to the Red Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which livestock is commonly found grazing in the Sahel region's grasslands?

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

    Which regions are created by the Rift Valley dividing Ethiopia?

    <p>Western Highlands and Associated Lowlands, Southeastern Highlands and Associated Lowlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total estimated length of the Western Branch of the Rift Valley?

    <p>5,600 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following lakes is not part of the African Great Lakes?

    <p>Lake Abijata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Rift Valley contribute to biodiversity in the Ethiopian lakes?

    <p>Produces freshwater lakes with great biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the Ethiopian highlands play in the geography of the region?

    <p>They are set on a high plateau with diverse terrain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of Lake Victoria?

    <p>It lies at an elevation of 1,134 meters a.s.l.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lakes are primarily found in the Ethiopian Rift Valley?

    <p>Freshwater lakes with great biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the Rift Valley's division through the Ethiopian highlands?

    <p>Regional variations in climate and vegetation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Landforms

    • Landforms are physical features on the Earth's surface that make up the terrain.
    • Major landforms include mountains, plateaus, and plains.
    • Landforms can occur under the oceans in the form of mountain ranges and basins.
    • Minor landforms are smaller features like hills, valleys, and canyons.

    Africa's Geography

    • Africa's relative location is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, and Atlantic Ocean.
    • Africa is divided almost equally by the Equator.
    • Africa's absolute location is between latitudes 37o 21'N and 34o 52'S and longitudes 17o 33'W and 51o 28'E.

    Sahara Desert

    • The Sahara Desert has a landscape covered with sand dunes called ergs.
    • Reg is a stony and rocky desert surface forming large, seemingly endless plains.

    Sahel Region

    • The Sahel is a semiarid region south of the Sahara desert.
    • It stretches across North Africa between the Atlantic Ocean and the Red Sea.
    • Sahel is a transitional zone between the Sahara and the Savanna.

    The Great Rift Valley

    • The Rift Valley runs through eastern Africa from Ethiopia to Malawi.
    • The Rift Valley divides Ethiopian highlands into two parts - Western and Eastern and creates three physiographic regions: Western Highlands & Lowlands; Southeastern Highlands & Lowlands; and the Rift Valley itself.
    • The Rift Valley is home to a series of lakes including the African Great Lakes: Lake Malawi, Rukuwa, Chilwa, Edward, Kivu, Albert, Tanganyika, and Turkana.

    Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes

    • Found in the central part of the Ethiopian Rift Valley.
    • Examples include Abe, Zway, Langano, Abijata, and Shalla.

    Lake Victoria

    • Africa's largest lake with a total area of 68,800 km2.
    • Located between the western and eastern branches of the Rift Valley.

    Ethiopian and Eritrean Highlands

    • Located in East Africa.
    • Ethiopia has a massive central highland divided by the Great Rift Valley.
    • Lowlands are located along the periphery of the highlands.
    • The diverse terrain creates regional variations in climate, vegetation, soil, and settlement patterns.

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    Test your knowledge on the diverse landforms of Africa and their geographical significance. This quiz covers major and minor landforms, the Sahara Desert, and the Sahel region. Understand how these features impact the continent's climate and ecosystems.

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