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