African Rivers and Vegetation Quiz
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Which of the following is a false statement about climate change?

  • Rising global temperatures lead to other changes around the world.
  • The earth’s air, water, and land are all independent and they are not prone to the climate change. (correct)
  • Convincing evidence of climate change derives from observations of the atmosphere, land and oceans.
  • A climate change in one place can lead to other changes somewhere else.

    • Which one of the following is an indicator of good governance of natural resources?

  • Public participation & transparency (correct)
  • Unequal distribution of benefits
  • Discriminatory policies
  • Laws that marginalize specific groups.

    • Which one of the following is false about greenhouse gases (GHG)?

  • Naturally, atmospheric GHG are important to maintain life on earth.
  • Increasing in the amount GHG due to human action causes global warming.
  • GHG have the same life time in the atmosphere. (correct)
  • GHG in the atmosphere are differing in how they absorb energy.

    • All are consequences of climate change except:

    <p>Aerosols Injected into atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of non-renewable resources?

    <p>They are recyclable resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nearly horizontal intrusion of igneous rock between two rock layers known as?

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

    According to the ultimate resource theory of Julian Simon, what stimulates innovation and development?

    <p>Population growth stimulates innovation and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a pro-natalist population policy suggestion?

    <p>Low cost housing loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of grassland, made up of more grasses than trees, is known as?

    <p>Park savanna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of vegetation cover develops over the tropical highlands of Ethiopia and Eastern Africa?

    <p>Afro-Alpine vegetation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a good mechanism to conserve wild animals in Africa?

    <p>Establishing game reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Africa's fertility rate the highest in the world?

    <p>Many children are needed to work on the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Climate Change

    • Climate change has various indicators, consequences, and false statements associated with it.

    Natural Resource Governance

    • Good governance of natural resources can be indicated by effective management and utilization.

    Greenhouse Gases (GHG)

    • There are several false statements about GHG, and it's essential to understand the correct information.

    Consequences of Climate Change

    • All consequences of climate change are crucial to understand, except for one.

    Non-Renewable Resources

    • Non-renewable resources have distinct characteristics, and one of them is not present.

    Igneous Rock

    • The nearly horizontal intrusion of igneous rock between two rock layers is known as a specific geological term.

    Ultimate Resource Theory

    • According to Julian Simon, a particular factor stimulates innovation and development.

    Pro-Natalist Population Policy

    • Pro-natalist population policies have various suggestions, except for one.

    Types of Grasslands

    • There are different types of grasslands, including one that is made up of more grasses than trees.

    Vegetation Cover

    • A specific type of vegetation cover develops over the tropical highlands of Ethiopia and Eastern Africa.

    Conservation of Wild Animals

    • A good mechanism exists to conserve wild animals in Africa.

    Africa's Fertility Rate

    • Africa's fertility rate is the highest in the world due to specific reasons.

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    Test your knowledge of African rivers and vegetation with this quiz. Explore topics such as seasonal fluctuations, transportation suitability, and the exotic nature of African rivers.

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