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WG Chapter 22 West Africa

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  • Which country has the largest population in West Africa?
    Ivory Coast
    Nigeria
    Senegal
    Ghana
  • What is one of the major minerals found in West Africa?
    Copper
    Lithium
    Silver
    Gold
  • What is the primary cause of desertification in the Sahel region?
    Water pollution
    Urban development
    Deforestation
    Overgrazing and climate change
  • What are the two predominant religions practiced in West Africa?
    Islam and Christianity
    Buddhism and Hinduism
    Islam and Buddhism
    Christianity and Judaism
  • What is the most significant mineral resource in Nigeria?
    Diamonds
    Gold
    Petroleum
    Iron ore
  • Which of these ethnic groups is NOT mentioned as one of the major groups in West Africa?
    Fulani
    Zulu
    Hausa
    Yoruba
  • Which of these cities is the largest port city in West Africa?
    Dakar
    Abidjan
    Lagos
    Accra
  • What is a primary economic activity in the savanna region?
    Manufacturing
    Mining
    Agriculture
    Fishing
  • Which transportation system faces the most significant challenges in West Africa?
    River transportation
    Railway systems
    Air transportation
    Bicycle paths
  • Which natural feature forms the northern border of West Africa?
    Mediterranean Sea
    Atlas Mountains
    Red Sea
    Sahara Desert
  • Which river is the longest in West Africa?
    Congo River
    Senegal River
    Nile River
    Niger River
  • Which city is recognized as a major urban center in West Africa?
    Johannesburg
    Dakar
    Nairobi
    Cairo
  • What is the main economic activity in the Niger River Delta region of Nigeria?
    Diamond mining
    Palm oil production
    Petroleum extraction
    Cocoa farming
  • What is a primary economic activity in the coastal regions of West Africa?
    Oil extraction
    Agriculture
    Fishing
    Mining
  • What is the main climate zone in northern West Africa?
    Savanna
    Desert
    Sahel
    Tropical
  • What are two major environmental challenges facing West Africa?
    Tsunamis and flooding
    Earthquakes and volcanic activity
    Air pollution and acid rain
    Deforestation and desertification
  • Which THREE distinct climate zones are found in West Africa?
    Desert, Tropical, and Grassland
    Savanna, Tundra, and Sahel
    Sahel, Savanna, and Tropical Rainforest
    Sahel, Desert, and Rainforest
  • Which of these resources is a major agricultural export from West Africa?
    Tea
    Cocoa
    Sugar cane
    Coffee
  • What is a major challenge facing urban development in West Africa?
    Infrastructure needs
    Volcanic activity
    Excessive rainfall
    Tsunami threats
  • What type of agricultural practice is most common in traditional West African villages?
    Hydroponics
    Subsistence farming
    Industrial farming
    Plantation agriculture
  • What is the main economic activity in the savanna region of West Africa?
    Oil industry
    Service sector
    Traditional farming
    Mining
  • What is the dominant religion practiced in northern West Africa?
    Buddhism
    Traditional beliefs
    Christianity
    Islam
  • Which natural resource is most abundant in Nigeria?
    Gold
    Petroleum
    Diamonds
    Iron ore
  • Which of the following regions is characterized by grasslands and seasonal rainfall?
    Desert
    Sahel
    Savanna
    Tropical Rainforest
  • Which ethnic group is NOT one of the major ethnic groups in West Africa?
    Hausa
    Yoruba
    Fulani
    Maori
  • Which cash crop is West Africa particularly famous for producing?
    Cotton
    Cocoa
    Sugarcane
    Rice
  • The climate in the __ region is characterized by heavy rainfall and dense vegetation.
    Arctic
    Mediterranean
    Coastal
    Tropical
  • Which geographical feature has significantly influenced transportation and settlement patterns in West Africa?
    The Atlas Mountains
    The Niger River
    The Great Rift Valley
    The Jos Plateau
  • Which factor significantly influences West African weather patterns?
    Monsoon winds
    Volcanic activity
    Tsunami patterns
    Earthquakes
  • What major landform is found in Guinea?
    Drakensberg Mountains
    Fouta Djallon highlands
    Mount Kilimanjaro
    Atlas Mountains
  • What type of climate characterizes the Sahel region?
    Humid subtropical
    Tropical rainforest
    Semi-arid
    Mediterranean
  • Which ethnic group is among the major groups in West Africa?
    Zulu
    Yoruba
    Xhosa
    Masai
  • What type of traditional government system was commonly practiced in West Africa?
    Kingdom-based systems
    Republic
    Tribal council
    Democracy
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