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What major landform is found in East Africa and how did it form?
What major landform is found in East Africa and how did it form?
The major landform in East Africa is the Great Valley Rift, which formed from tectonic plate movement.
Identify the two main types of energy resources available in East Africa.
Identify the two main types of energy resources available in East Africa.
The two main types of energy resources found in East Africa are hydroelectric power and geothermal power.
What are the names of the two major rivers in central Africa?
What are the names of the two major rivers in central Africa?
The two major rivers in central Africa are the Congo River and the Nile River.
Explain the impact of civil conflict on resource development in central Africa.
Explain the impact of civil conflict on resource development in central Africa.
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What climate zones are found in West Africa?
What climate zones are found in West Africa?
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Study Notes
East Africa
- East Africa's major landform is the Great Rift Valley, formed by tectonic plate movement.
- Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa.
- The Blue Nile originates in the Ethiopian Highlands.
- The White Nile originates at Lake Victoria.
- The Sudd is a swampy wetland in central-southern Sudan.
- East Africa has hydroelectric and geothermal energy resources.
Central Africa
- The equator runs through central Africa.
- The Congo River is the major river in central Africa.
- Cataracts and rapids hinder navigation on the Congo River.
- The Congo rainforest is the second-largest rainforest globally.
- Political instability, conflict, high costs, and poor transportation have hindered resource development in central Africa.
West Africa
- The Ahaggar and Tibesti mountain ranges are prominent in West Africa.
- The Niger River is the major river in West Africa.
- Lake Chad has shrunk due to drought.
- West Africa has four major climate zones: the Sahara, Sahel, Savannah, and tropical rainforest.
- The meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans is not West Africa, it is the Cape of Good Hope in Southern Africa.
Southern Africa
- The Zambezi, Limpopo, and Orange rivers are major waterways in southern Africa.
- The Tropic of Capricorn crosses the middle of southern Africa.
- Southern Africa's predominant climate is a temperate one.
- Southern Africa has the continent's richest natural resources.
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This quiz explores the geographical features of East and Central Africa, including significant landforms, major rivers, and environmental concerns. Test your knowledge on the Great Rift Valley, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the Congo River. Understand how these landscapes impact the regions' resources and climates.
