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Chapter 20 Lesson 1

Quiz by Jim Whitaker

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  • Q1
    The dominant landform of Central Africa is the Congo River watershed. True or False?
    Uncertain
    True
    False
    Not Specified
    30s
  • Q2
    Margherita Peak is the highest summit on the African continent. True or False?
    True
    False
    Not Specified
    Uncertain
    30s
  • Q3
    Experts say that clearing land through slash-and-burn agriculture may have increased the expanse of savanna in Central Africa. True or False?
    Not Specified
    Uncertain
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q4
    Central Africa has extensive modern transportation networks. True or False?
    False
    True
    Uncertain
    Not Specified
    30s
  • Q5
    Central Africa lacks any reserves of petroleum or natural gas. True or False?
    Not Specified
    False
    Uncertain
    True
    30s
  • Q6
    How 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
  • Q7
    Why 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
  • Q8
    Which of the following countries is the largest in Central Africa?
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Cameroon
    Central African Republic
    Gabon
    30s
  • Q9
    Why 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
  • Q10
    Which activity is especially important in the Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
    agriculture
    tourism
    mining
    fishing
    30s

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