Natural Resources and Economies of Africa Answers

Uranium is used primarily __________. A. to make jewelry B. as a source of fuel in nuclear power plants C. in the manufacture of computer parts D. to make aluminum Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A long period of time with no rainfall is called a __________. A. sirocco B. famine C. flood D. drought Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In Egypt, which of the following areas is most heavily populated? A. the banks of the Nile River B. the coast of the Red Sea C. the middle of the Sahara desert D. the cooler mountain regions to the south Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Most people in Africa who farm or herd for a living do it at the subsistence level. This means that __________. A. they produce most of their crop or livestock for export to other countries B. they earn more than the national average, and they can afford to live in nice homes and buy all they need to survive C. they produce only enough to feed their family, and they have little left over to sell at a market D. they produce goods that are sold for cash, and they buy all of their food and other things needed to survive Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Conflict diamonds are diamonds that are mined to help pay for __________. A. schools B. food C. wars D. dams Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Images by e2020, Tom Patterson and Eric Gaba, lmproulx, and hrum The southern part of Africa, which includes countries such as South Africa and Botswana, is known for the production of __________. A. oil only B. uranium only C. oil, diamonds, and gold D. uranium, diamonds, and gold Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Developing economies, like Nigeria’s, are in the process of moving from a(n) __________ to a(n) __________ economy. A. agricultural . . . industrial B. manufacturing . . . agricultural C. manufacturing . . . service D. service . . . agricultural Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All of the following are challenges to agriculture in Africa except __________. A. there is not enough money to buy tractors or expensive fertilizers B. droughts are common C. not enough food is being produced to feed everyone D. not enough people are willing to work as farmers Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Images by e2020, Tom Patterson and Eric Gaba, lmproulx, and hrum North African countries, such as Libya and Egypt, are known for their production of __________. A. oil B. diamonds C. gold D. uranium Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The term “blood diamonds” is a nickname for __________. A. rubies and other red gemstones B. diamonds used to fund civil war C. diamonds used to fund the construction of hospitals D. gemstones used to buy freedom from slavery Please select the best answer from the choices provided