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5 - Africa
Africa 7th grade
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| This body of water (SEA) in north of Africa (in between Africa and Europe) | Mediterranean |
| This body of water (SEA) is in between Africa and Asia | Red |