A satellite map of Africa. A peninsula near the Red Sea is circled. A triangle marks an area to the left of the peninsula in Ethiopia.
Image courtesy of NASA
What is the name given to the circled area on the map above?
A.
the Ethiopian Highlands
B.
the Horn of Africa
C.
the Great Rift Valley
D.
the Sahel
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
1 answer
The circled area near the Red Sea is most likely referring to the region of northeastern Africa, which includes the peninsula and neighboring regions. Based on the choices provided, the best answer is:
B. the Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa refers to the easternmost part of the African continent and includes countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea, which are located near the Red Sea.
