African Geography
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Why is Africa sometimes referred to as the 'Dark Continent'?

  • Because of the continent's dense forest cover which limited visibility from the outside
  • Because of the continent's frequent power outages and lack of electricity
  • As a result of the continent's limited access to modern technology and advancements
  • Due to the historical lack of knowledge about its interior regions by early European explorers (correct)
  • What are the major physical divisions of Africa?

  • Victoria Falls, Serengeti Plains, Lake Victoria, Okavango Delta
  • Savanna, Kalahari Desert, Atlas Mountains, Congo Basin
  • Nile River, Namib Desert, Drakensberg Mountains, Horn of Africa
  • Sahara Desert, Sahel, Ethiopian Highlands, Great Rift Valley (correct)
  • What is the formation process of the Rift Valley in Africa?

  • It resulted from the impact of a meteorite millions of years ago, creating a massive depression
  • It was formed by the shifting of tectonic plates, leading to the Earth's crust being pulled apart (correct)
  • It was formed due to the accumulation of volcanic ash and lava over time
  • It was created by the erosion of a massive ancient river over millions of years
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