Exercise
Form 11: Geography & Environment of West Africa
Explore the diverse geography and physical environment of West Africa. Understand how regional landscapes influenced settlements, trade, and daily life.
Questions
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MultiChoice
What semi-arid region acts as a transitional zone between the Sahara Desert and the savannas?
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What river forms a giant curve through West Africa, nourishing towns along the desert edge?
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Which eco-zone south of the savanna produced gold and kola nuts?
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Why was salt abundant in northern desert sites like Taghaza?
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What environmental hazard made crossing the Sahara Desert dangerous for caravans?
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What natural resource made the Sahel zone ideal for livestock herders?
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How did West Africa's geography encourage trade between northern and southern regions?
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Which pack animal introduced around 300 CE revolutionized desert travel?
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Why were farming villages heavily concentrated along the Niger River?
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What were the water springs in the desert called where caravans rested?
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In what pattern do the climate zones (Desert, Sahel, Savanna, Forest) lay across West Africa?
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How did river transportation complement overland camel caravans?