
Chapter 20 Lesson 1
Quiz by Jim Whitaker
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- Q1The dominant landform of Central Africa is the Congo River watershed. True or False?UncertainTrueFalseNot Specified30s
- Q2Margherita Peak is the highest summit on the African continent. True or False?TrueFalseNot SpecifiedUncertain30s
- Q3Experts say that clearing land through slash-and-burn agriculture may have increased the expanse of savanna in Central Africa. True or False?Not SpecifiedUncertainFalseTrue30s
- Q4Central Africa has extensive modern transportation networks. True or False?FalseTrueUncertainNot Specified30s
- Q5Central Africa lacks any reserves of petroleum or natural gas. True or False?Not SpecifiedFalseUncertainTrue30s
- Q6How does São Tomé and Príncipe differ from other Central African nations?It is the only Central African nation that is not located near the Equator.It is the only landlocked Central African nation.It is the largest nation in Central Africa.It is the only island nation in Central Africa.30s
- Q7Why is the Congo River not navigable for its entire course?Rebel groups have blocked portions of the river to ship traffic.Several series of cataracts and rapids occur along the river.Parts of the river are too narrow to allow for ship traffic.The river is severely polluted in many areas.30s
- Q8Which of the following countries is the largest in Central Africa?Democratic Republic of the CongoCameroonCentral African RepublicGabon30s
- Q9Why are few plants found at ground level in Central African rain forests?Because of the forest canopy, very little sunlight filters through to the forest floor.The forest floor consists mostly of clay soil and gravel.The animals of the forest eat most of the ground-level plants.The forest does not get enough precipitation to support ground-level plant life.30s
- Q10Which activity is especially important in the Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?agriculturetourismminingfishing30s