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Geo. Ch. 16
Geography Chapter 16 review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What geographical feature has divide Africa and, consequently, had the greatest effect on the continent? | The Sahara Desert |
| why did early settles remain along the coasts. Of Africa rather than sail to the interior using rivers? | because of the great falls and rapids. Generally these rivers are not navigable. |
| who are the Afrikaners and where did they come from? | The Afrikaners are descendants of the Dutch settlers in South Africa and were from the Netherlands |
| in what three ways is Ethiopia unique in these regions? | Ethiopia has accepted Christianity very early on. It has never been colonized by a foreign power. Also, it has its own culture (script) |
| What is the Danakil Desert and how was it formed? | it is the lowest point in Africa. And was created by the Afar Triangle. |
| Rift Valley | a valley caused by the junction of tectonic plates |
| cataracts | Areas of shallow water in rivers where boulders break the surface |
| decolonization | the process of gaining independence from a colonial ruler |
| apartheid | an oppressive political system of segregation in South Africa |
| How do the economies and demographics of Eastern and Southern affect how the citizens interact with the environment? | Many of the countries depend on tourism. Many different forms of wildlife. Typical age is 20 years old. |
| what are the environmental issues of Eastern and Southern Africa? | air, water, and land pollution |
| what are the causes and effects of environmental issues in Eastern and Southern Africa? | Overused wetlands causes water pollution. Burning of solid fuels causes. Air pollution. Deforestation causes land pollution. Tree roots hold soil in place and prevents erosion. |
| What are the possible solutions to environmental issues in Eastern and Southern Africa? | alternative forms of energy. Planting more trees |
| What East African country was never successfully colonized by a European power? How was it able to avoid it? | Ethiopia; they were able to defeat the Arabs and Italians |
| Describe the government of South Africa and its interaction with its people | in 1990 they abandoned apartheid. The new constitution provided help for the people. |
| how has European imperialism left its mark on Africa nations | one positive is that Christianity spread and languages. One negative is that it left the economies unstable |
| Compare Africapitalism with socialism. | Africapitalism projects more forward individual invest. Socialism government takes over wealth and redistributes it. |
| How are economic health and birth rates related? What reasons not mentioned in the chapter might also account for this? | The greater the economic health the lower the birth rate. May provide access to birth control and abortions. |
| How does the method of serving food in Ethiopia display the peoples cultural values? | food is served in the center of the table. It demonstrates that Ethiopians value the family over the individual. |
| Why is prosperity theology appealing to those with an animistic worldview? | It fits with the animistic view which states you must do things to get what you want from God. |
| compare the physical regions of Eastern Africa with those of Southern Africa? | the Rift Valley and Great Lakes dominate East Africa; while Southern Africa has plateaus and deserts |
| how did the Great Rift Valley form? What landforms did it create? | 3 colliding tectonic plates; highlands and lakes |
| identify one river that runs north, ones that runs east, and one that runs west. | North- Nile River East- Zambezi River West- Orange River |
| how does the climate affect where people live in Eastern and Southern Africa? | more people live in the Highlands because the weather is more comfortable |
| how do the resources of Eastern Africa differ from those of Southern Africa? | Eastern has more arable land, Southern has wealthier resources (mineral wealth) |
| What are the regions of Eastern and Southern Africa | the Great Rift Valley, Swahili Coast, Sahara, Sahel, Southwestern Plateaus, Indian Ocean Islands, Southern Deserts, Southeastern Plateaus |
| what caused the landforms of Eastern and Southern Africa | tectonic activity |
| what bodies of water are important to Eastern and Southern Africa? | Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, Limpopo River, Orange River, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, The Nile River, Blue Nile, White Nile, Lake Tana, Lake Victoria, Ruvironza River, and Nyabarongo River |
| what are the climates of Eastern and Southern Africa | the climate of Eastern Africa. Is generally hot on the coast but cooler inland. The weather is temperate. In northeastern and Southern Africa, there are many desert regions that have a hot and dry climate. Climates are hot and dry. |
| What are the natural resources of Eastern and Southern Africa the climate? | Coffee, tea, sorghum, diamonds, gold, and copper |
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Emmalyn Cruse
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