Geo Kenya And Africa

Question 1

Where is Africa located?

Answer 1

South of Europe

Question 2

What hemisphere does it lie on?

Answer 2

The northern and southern hemisphere ( equator, Tropic of Cancer, Capricorn)

Question 3

What is Africa’s ranking in terms of size

Answer 3

It is the second largest

Question 4

How big is Africa

Answer 4

It covers around 30.3 million square kilometers.

Question 5

What countries are the Ethiopian highlands found in?

Answer 5

Eastern Africa : Mainly Ethiopia

Question 6

What countries are the East African highlands found in?

Answer 6

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda

Question 7

What countries are the Drakensberg Mountains found in?

Answer 7

Southeastern South Africa and lesotho

Question 8

What parts are the Cameroonian highlands found in?

Answer 8

Western Cameroon (Central Africa)

Question 9

What countries are the Nile river found in ?

Answer 9

Uganda, South Sudan ,Sudan and Egypt

Question 10

What countries are the Congo river found in?

Answer 10

Democratic republic of Congo, Republic of Congo

Question 11

The Niger River is found in :

Answer 11

Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin, Nigeria

Question 12

The Zambezi River is found in which 6 countries:

Answer 12

Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique

Question 13

What countries are the orange river found in:

Answer 13

Lesotho, South Africa and Namibia

Question 14

Lake Victoria

Answer 14

Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya

Question 15

Lake Tanganyika

Answer 15

Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Zambia

Question 16

Lake Malawi (Lake Nyasa)

Answer 16

Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania

Question 17

Lake chad

Answer 17

Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon

Question 18

Lake Albert

Answer 18

Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo

Question 19

Lake Turkana

Answer 19

Northern Kenya

Question 20

Mention the major deserts in Africa

Answer 20

Sahara desert, Kalahari desert, Namib desert

Question 21

Sahara desert is found in:

Answer 21

North Africa: Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Mauritania, Mali,Chad, Sudan, Morocco

Question 22

Kalahari desert is found in:

Answer 22

Botswana, Namibia, South africa

Question 23

Namib Desert

Answer 23

Coastal Namibia

Question 24

How is Africa linked 2 Asia

Answer 24

By the sinai peninsula in Egypt

Question 25

What water bodies are Africa surrounded by

Answer 25

The Mediterranean Sea (north) The Red Sea (east) Atlantic Ocean (west)

Question 26

What is the estimated population of Africa in 2025

Answer 26

Approximately 1.5 billion people

Question 27

What are some reasons why Africa’s population is increasing rapidly?

Answer 27

This is due to high birth rates, improved healthcare, and decreasing infant mortality.

Question 28

What is the average birth rate in Africa

Answer 28

4.4 children per woman

Question 29

What is the global average birth rate

Answer 29

2.3 children

Question 30

What are some reasons for the high fertility rate in Africa

Answer 30

Cultural traditions that value large families Limited access to family planning and education in some regions Rural communities depending on children for labor

Question 31

What percentage of Africa’s population is under the age of 15

Answer 31

40 %

Question 32

What is a benefit of having a young population

Answer 32

It offers a large and energetic workforce in the future

Question 33

What challenges does having a young population preset

Answer 33

The need for more schools, teachers and education materials More healthcare services for children and adolescents The pressure to create enough jobs for the growing number of young people entering the workforce

Question 34

Africa is known for its rich traditions,…

Answer 34

Colorful festivals, and a strong sense of community.

Question 35

What type of art is most common in Africa

Answer 35

Masks, beadwork, sculptures

Question 36

What is African art usually used for

Answer 36

Telling stories or for ceremonies

Question 37

African music uses… to influence music worldwide

Answer 37

Rhythms and instruments

Question 38

What would the expectancy of the population boom lead to?

Answer 38

Urban growth, pressure on infrastructure and services