Social Studies Unit 3: African Civilizations
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Which river is known as the longest river in Africa?

  • Nile River (correct)
  • Niger River
  • Congo River
  • Zambezi River

    • The Sahara Desert is located in the southern part of Africa.

    False

    Name one prominent mountain in Africa.

    Mount Kilimanjaro

    The _____ River is known for flowing through several countries in West Africa.

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

    Match the following geographical features to their descriptions:

    <p>Orange River = Flows through South Africa Great Rift Valley = Major geological fault line Cape of Good Hope = Navigational landmark at the southern tip Kalahari Desert = Semi-arid sandy desert in Southern Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a key feature of Africa's physical geography?

    <p>Great Rift Valley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Congo River is the second longest river in Africa.

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

    What major desert spans across much of North Africa?

    <p>Sahara Desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is nearby the city of Dakar?

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

    Timbuktu and Djenne are located in the Sahara Desert.

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

    What major resource is Nigeria rich in?

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

    The Rift Valley runs approximately _____ km from Jordan down to Mozambique.

    <p>7000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which capital city is mentioned as a major port in Nigeria?

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

    The Congo River is also known as the Zaire River.

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

    Match the following rivers with their nearby cities or features:

    <p>Nile = Cairo Congo = Kinshasa Zambesi = Victoria Falls Orange = Keetmanshoop Niger = Niamey Senegal = Dakar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographic feature created the Rift Valley?

    <p>Plate tectonics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is referred to as the Zaire River in Africa?

    <p>Congo River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    South Africa is located entirely within the Congo Basin.

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

    What mineral resources are notably found in South Africa?

    <p>gold and diamonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sahel is found in ____________. (choose from Central, South, West, East Africa)

    <p>West Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of region is the Sahel considered?

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

    Where do the Blue Nile and White Nile tributaries meet?

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

    Match the following geographic features with their descriptions:

    <p>Congo River = One of Africa's principal river systems Kalahari Desert = Desert region in southern Africa Sahel = Grassland region south of the Sahara Rift Valley = Geological area significant for human habitation signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the Kalahari Desert?

    <p>It is mostly arid with sparse vegetation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant geological feature runs through Ethiopia?

    <p>Great Rift Valley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ancient human remains were found only in Tanzania and not in Kenya.

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

    Name one of the two specific locations where ancient human remains were discovered in the Rift Valley.

    <p>Olduvai Gorge or Lake Turkana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The layers of geological rock formations in the Rift Valley date back hundreds of __________ and millions of years.

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

    Match the countries with the locations associated with the Great Rift Valley:

    <p>Ethiopia = Rift Valley's northern region Tanzania = Olduvai Gorge Kenya = Lake Turkana Uganda = Rift Valley's western region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of scientists are involved in studying the ancient remains found in the Rift Valley?

    <p>Geologists and physical anthropologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Rift Valley is known for its unique geological strata that reveal the history of the Earth.

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

    What is the geological feature mentioned that runs through multiple countries in East Africa?

    <p>Great Rift Valley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Kenya, fossils were found at __________.

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

    Which of the following is NOT a reason the Great Rift Valley is important?

    <p>It is the world’s longest mountain range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which land formation is characterized by low land between mountains?

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

    A flat plain is often characterized by rugged terrain and steep slopes.

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

    What is the main land formation in Central Africa?

    <p>Congo Basin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A __________ is a landform that is elevated significantly above the surrounding area.

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

    Match the following land formations with their descriptions:

    <p>Mountain = Elevated area with steep slopes Valley = Low area between mountains Flat Plain = Extensive level land Waterfall = Water flowing over a vertical drop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following descriptions best fits a farmland area?

    <p>Broad and flat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A waterfall is usually formed in flat lands.

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

    Name one geographical feature associated with South Africa.

    <p>Table Mountain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary landform of a __________ is flat and often used for agriculture.

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

    Which of the following features DOES NOT belong to the typical definition of a valley?

    <p>High elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flat plains are usually the best areas for fast-moving rivers.

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

    What is one common feature of the Congo Basin?

    <p>Dense rainforest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A __________ forms when a river drops from a higher elevation to a lower one.

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

    Match the following land formations with their locations:

    <p>Congo Basin = Central Africa Great Plains = North America Andes = South America Rocky Mountains = North America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Land and Resources of Africa

    • Africa's geography includes significant physical features such as mountains, deserts, and rivers.
    • Key rivers: Orange, Nile, Zambezi, Congo, Niger, and Senegal.
    • Major deserts: Sahara and Kalahari.
    • Great Rift Valley, created by tectonic movements, extends about 7,000 km from Jordan to Mozambique.

    Ancient African Civilizations

    • Historical significance of cities like Timbuktu and Djenne in the Sahel region, formerly colonized by French and British powers.
    • Nigeria, rich in oil, is a top petroleum exporter with Lagos as its capital and a major port.

    Rift Valley and East Africa

    • The Rift Valley is instrumental in geology, revealing ancient rock formations and human remains dating back thousands of years.
    • Prominent sites for fossil discoveries include Olduvai Gorge (Tanzania) and Lake Turkana (Kenya).

    Central and South Africa

    • The Congo Basin is notable for its vast tropical rainforests and the Zaire (Congo) River, an important river system with rich mineral resources.
    • South Africa features the Kalahari Desert and is recognized for agricultural wealth, along with gold and diamond mining activities.

    Economic Context

    • The Sahel region is characterized as a grassland bordering the Sahara Desert, limiting human activity due to its harsh conditions.
    • The Blue Nile and White Nile are significant tributaries of the Nile River, merging at Khartoum, Sudan.

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