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5 - Africa
Africa 7th grade
Question | Answer |
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Tallest mountain | Kilimanjaro |
4,000 mile long canyon caused by volcanoes & earthquakes | Great Rift Valley |
Region with rain forest they are trying to protect and good natural resources | Central |
Region with the largest desert in the world that is growing each year | North |
Region with the most people and nicest climate - also the smallest countries | West |
Favorite sport of most countries in Africa | Soccer |
Region most affected by disease and civil war. Has lots of diamonds and gold | South |
Region where the Serengeti and Great Rift Valley are located. Lots of animals and tourists | East |
Canal that links the Red and Mediterranean Seas | Suez |
Poorest region in the entire world. Lacks modern technology | Sahel |
Major religion in northern Africa | Islam |
Immune disease that affects many in Africa; especially the countries south of the Equator | AIDS |
Many African countries have low literacy, life expectancy, and GDP. Developing countries like this are nicknamed | 3rd World |
TRUE or FALSE: Many governments in Africa are struggling democracies, corrupt, or dictatorships | True |
TRUE or FALSE: Many African countries were once colonized by European countries | True |
TRUE or FALSE: Most countries in Africa have both high literacy rates and long life expectancy | False |
Major religion in southern Africa | Christian |