Geography Unit 6 Test (Africa)

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Sure! Here are some sample questions you might find on a Geography Unit Test focused on Africa. You can use these for study or review purposes:

Sample Questions:

Multiple Choice

  1. What is the largest country in Africa by land area? A) Nigeria
    B) Algeria
    C) Sudan
    D) Democratic Republic of the Congo

  2. Which river is the longest in Africa? A) Congo River
    B) Nile River
    C) Zambezi River
    D) Niger River

  3. What is the predominant climate type found in the Sahara Desert? A) Tropical
    B) Arid
    C) Temperate
    D) Polar

  4. Which of the following African countries is landlocked? A) Kenya
    B) Uganda
    C) Zimbabwe
    D) Mozambique

True or False

  1. The Great Rift Valley is a significant geological feature in East Africa.
    True / False

  2. Mount Kilimanjaro is located in South Africa.
    True / False

Short Answer

  1. Name two major natural resources found in Africa and identify which regions they are most commonly associated with.

  2. Describe the significance of the Nile River to the civilizations of ancient Egypt.

Map Skills

  1. On a blank map of Africa, label the following countries: Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.

  2. Identify and mark the locations of the following major bodies of water: Lake Victoria, the Congo River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Answers

Multiple Choice

  1. B) Algeria
  2. B) Nile River
  3. B) Arid
  4. B) Uganda

True or False

  1. True
  2. False (Mount Kilimanjaro is in Tanzania)

Short Answer

  1. Answers may vary. Examples include diamonds (associated with South Africa) and oil (associated with Nigeria).
  2. The Nile River was crucial for agriculture, trade, and transportation for ancient Egyptians, providing fertile soil and irrigation.

Map Skills

Answers will vary based on the map used. Ensure correct spelling and placement of each location.

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