In Sub-Saharan Africa, which of the following best describes the relationship between poor soil and deforestation?(1 point)
Responses
Poor soil quality is a result of deforestation, as the removal of trees leads to increased erosion and nutrient loss, negatively impacting agricultural productivity.
Poor soil quality is a result of deforestation, as the removal of trees leads to increased erosion and nutrient loss, negatively impacting agricultural productivity.
Deforestation is primarily driven by the need for land to expand agriculture in response to poor soil quality, as it necessitates the constant clearing of new areas for farming.
Deforestation is primarily driven by the need for land to expand agriculture in response to poor soil quality, as it necessitates the constant clearing of new areas for farming.
Poor soil quality and deforestation are unrelated.
Poor soil quality and deforestation are unrelated.
None of the above
The correct answer is:
Poor soil quality is a result of deforestation, as the removal of trees leads to increased erosion and nutrient loss, negatively impacting agricultural productivity.
How has desertification impacted life in Sub-Saharan Africa?(1 point)
Responses
It increases the number of animal species due to the land that has been cleared.
It increases the number of animal species due to the land that has been cleared.
It decreases the number of floods since there are less trees to trap rainfall.
It decreases the number of floods since there are less trees to trap rainfall.
It leads to scarcity of farmland and causes food shortages.
It leads to scarcity of farmland and causes food shortages.
It creates a larger variety of agricultural products since there are less trees to take out nutrients in the soil
It leads to scarcity of farmland and causes food shortages.
What is a benefit for Egyptians living along the Nile River and Nile Delta?(1 point)
Responses
Land is cheap there.
Land is cheap there.
The pyramids are located there.
The pyramids are located there.
The land is fertile due to the flooding of the Nile.
The land is fertile due to the flooding of the Nile.
It is home to many important religious sites.
It is home to many important religious sites.
Question 2
Why are the majority of Sub-Saharan African cities located near major rivers and near the coast?(1 point)
Responses
Cities were built there because of internal tribal wars.
Cities were built there because of internal tribal wars.
Cites needed access to bodies of water for trade.
Cites needed access to bodies of water for trade.
The interior of the continent is filled with deserts and mountains.
The interior of the continent is filled with deserts and mountains.
The cities' leaders wanted them to be close to one another.
The correct answers are:
Benefit for Egyptians living along the Nile River and Nile Delta: The land is fertile due to the flooding of the Nile.
Reason for the majority of Sub-Saharan African cities located near major rivers and near the coast: Cities needed access to bodies of water for trade.
Select the true statement regarding African culture.(1 point)
Responses
Most people in Africa speak just one language.
Most people in Africa speak just one language.
There are numerous languages and cultures in Africa.
There are numerous languages and cultures in Africa.
African culture has not been influenced by other countries.
African culture has not been influenced by other countries.
African culture has not had an influence in other countries
The correct statement is:
There are numerous languages and cultures in Africa.
Which of the following statements best describes the role of citizen participation in autocratic and democratic governments in Africa?(1 point)
Responses
In autocratic governments, citizens have limited opportunities for participation in decision-making, while in democratic governments, citizens have more avenues to engage in the political process.
In autocratic governments, citizens have limited opportunities for participation in decision-making, while in democratic governments, citizens have more avenues to engage in the political process.
Both autocratic and democratic governments provide equal opportunities for citizen participation, but the level of engagement varies based on individual interest.
Both autocratic and democratic governments provide equal opportunities for citizen participation, but the level of engagement varies based on individual interest.
Citizen participation plays a significant role in both autocratic and democratic governments.
Citizen participation plays a significant role in both autocratic and democratic governments.
Citizen participation is solely reserved for autocratic governments.
Citizen participation is solely reserved for autocratic governments.
Question 2
How do the governments of South Africa and Nigeria differ?(1 point)
Responses
South Africa has an authoritarian government; Nigeria is a democracy.
South Africa has an authoritarian government; Nigeria is a democracy.
South Africa has a written constitution; Nigeria does not.
South Africa has a written constitution; Nigeria does not.
South Africa is a parliamentary democracy; Nigeria is a presidential democracy.
South Africa is a parliamentary democracy; Nigeria is a presidential democracy.
South Africa has a democratically elected government; Nigeria is a dictatorship.
South Africa has a democratically elected government; Nigeria is a dictatorship.
Question 3
What is the role of citizens in choosing the leaders of South Africa's parliamentary democracy? Please select the option that accurately describes the process through which citizens in South Africa's parliamentary democracy participate in selecting their leaders.(1 point)
Responses
Citizens directly elect the President of South Africa through a popular vote.
Citizens directly elect the President of South Africa through a popular vote.
Citizens elect Members of Parliament (MPs) through a popular vote, and the President is then appointed by the political party with the majority of seats in Parliament.
Citizens elect Members of Parliament (MPs) through a popular vote, and the President is then appointed by the political party with the majority of seats in Parliament.
Citizens vote for regional representatives, and these representatives then select the President in consultation with other political leaders.
Citizens vote for regional representatives, and these representatives then select the President in consultation with other political leaders.
Citizens participate in local elections, and the local government officials collectively choose the President based on regional mandates.
Citizens participate in local elections, and the local government officials collectively choose the President based on regional mandates.
Question 4
Which numbers represent the countries with the MOST personal freedoms, civil liberties, and democratic forms of government?
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(1 point)
Responses
1 and 2
1 and 2
2 and 3
2 and 3
3 and 4
3 and 4
4 and 1
4 and 1
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The correct answers are:
Statement about the role of citizen participation in autocratic and democratic governments in Africa: In autocratic governments, citizens have limited opportunities for participation in decision-making, while in democratic governments, citizens have more avenues to engage in the political process.
Difference between the governments of South Africa and Nigeria: South Africa is a parliamentary democracy; Nigeria is a presidential democracy.
Role of citizens in choosing the leaders of South Africa's parliamentary democracy: Citizens elect Members of Parliament (MPs) through a popular vote, and the President is then appointed by the political party with the majority of seats in Parliament.
Countries with the MOST personal freedoms, civil liberties, and democratic forms of government: 2 and 3.
Read the quote. “Most people in rural areas are farmers, and when you have a disease like Guinea worm [a parasite], you are incapacitated, unable to continue with your work. By preventing the hundreds of thousands of cases that we do each year, we are freeing up that many more people to farm so that they will have food and be able to take care of their families.” —Emmanuel Miri
Based on the quote, how can widespread disease affect a country’s economy?
(1 point)
Responses
It can hurt the economy by removing people from the workforce.
It can hurt the economy by removing people from the workforce.
It can help the economy by creating new jobs in health care.
It can help the economy by creating new jobs in health care.
It can hurt the economy by making people stay in agriculture.
It can hurt the economy by making people stay in agriculture.
It can help the economy by increasing the availability of food.
Based on the quote, the correct answer is: It can hurt the economy by removing people from the workforce.
What conclusion can be drawn from the information in the chart?
(1 point)
Responses
Africa's total number of HIV/AIDS cases makes up close to 20% of the world's total AIDS cases.
Africa's total number of HIV/AIDS cases makes up close to 20% of the world's total AIDS cases.
Poverty and lack of education are the only factors that have pushed the African AIDS rate to 6.1%.
Poverty and lack of education are the only factors that have pushed the African AIDS rate to 6.1%.
A major challenge facing African governments is finding a way to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic.
A major challenge facing African governments is finding a way to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic.
North American AIDS rates are lower than the worldwide rate because of extensive government intervention and spending.
North American AIDS rates are lower than the worldwide rate because of extensive government intervention and spending.
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The correct conclusion that can be drawn from the information in the chart is: A major challenge facing African governments is finding a way to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic.
In Nigeria, people can open their own businesses, choose their careers and job paths, and can purchase a wide array of consumer goods. However, the national government institutes tariffs on imported goods, has a significant share in the oil industry, and regulates much of the country's industry.
Based on this description, Nigeria could BEST be categorized as a ___ economy. Responses
(1 point)
Responses
Command
Command
Market
Market
Mixed
Mixed
Traditional
Traditional
Question 2
African countries have a mixed economic system located on a continuum between pure market and pure command. Which of the following statements accurately reflects this concept?(1 point)
Responses
Pure market economies rely solely on government directives to allocate resources efficiently, while pure command economies allow market forces to determine resource allocation.
Pure market economies rely solely on government directives to allocate resources efficiently, while pure command economies allow market forces to determine resource allocation.
Mixed economies combine elements of both market and command systems, with government intervention and market forces influencing resource allocation to varying degrees along a continuum.
Mixed economies combine elements of both market and command systems, with government intervention and market forces influencing resource allocation to varying degrees along a continuum.
Pure market economies are entirely devoid of government influence, while mixed economies grant government full control over resource allocation decisions.
Pure market economies are entirely devoid of government influence, while mixed economies grant government full control over resource allocation decisions.
Command economies strictly adhere to supply and demand dynamics, whereas mixed economies are characterized by a complete absence of market-driven decisions.
The correct answer for the categorization of Nigeria's economy based on the description is: Mixed.
The correct statement reflecting the concept of mixed economic systems in African countries is: Mixed economies combine elements of both market and command systems, with government intervention and market forces influencing resource allocation to varying degrees along a continuum.
Which of the following is an example of the impact trade had on the people of Southern and Eastern Africa?(1 point)
Responses
Eastern Africans practiced the same religion as their ancestors.
Eastern Africans practiced the same religion as their ancestors.
Those living in Southern Africa were isolated from the rest of the world.
Those living in Southern Africa were isolated from the rest of the world.
Southern Africans only use goods that are produced in their nation.
Southern Africans only use goods that are produced in their nation.
Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu.
Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu.
Question 2
Which of the following options accurately compares and contrasts different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes?
(1 point)
Responses
Tariffs and quotas both restrict the quantity of imports, while embargoes are taxes imposed on exports, leading to decreased international trade.
Tariffs and quotas both restrict the quantity of imports, while embargoes are taxes imposed on exports, leading to decreased international trade.
Tariffs are government-imposed limits on the quantity of imports, while quotas are taxes on exports, and embargoes involve voluntary agreements to limit trade.
Tariffs are government-imposed limits on the quantity of imports, while quotas are taxes on exports, and embargoes involve voluntary agreements to limit trade.
Tariffs are taxes on imports, quotas are restrictions on the quantity of imports, and embargoes involve a complete prohibition of trade with a specific country.
Tariffs are taxes on imports, quotas are restrictions on the quantity of imports, and embargoes involve a complete prohibition of trade with a specific country.
Tariffs, quotas, and embargoes are interchangeable terms that refer to any form of government intervention in international trade to promote economic growth.
Which of the following is an example of the impact trade had on the people of Southern and Eastern Africa?(1 point)
Responses
Eastern Africans practiced the same religion as their ancestors.
Eastern Africans practiced the same religion as their ancestors.
Those living in Southern Africa were isolated from the rest of the world.
Those living in Southern Africa were isolated from the rest of the world.
Southern Africans only use goods that are produced in their nation.
Southern Africans only use goods that are produced in their nation.
Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu.
Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu.
Question 2
Which of the following options accurately compares and contrasts different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes?
(1 point)
Responses
Tariffs and quotas both restrict the quantity of imports, while embargoes are taxes imposed on exports, leading to decreased international trade.
Tariffs and quotas both restrict the quantity of imports, while embargoes are taxes imposed on exports, leading to decreased international trade.
Tariffs are government-imposed limits on the quantity of imports, while quotas are taxes on exports, and embargoes involve voluntary agreements to limit trade.
Tariffs are government-imposed limits on the quantity of imports, while quotas are taxes on exports, and embargoes involve voluntary agreements to limit trade.
Tariffs are taxes on imports, quotas are restrictions on the quantity of imports, and embargoes involve a complete prohibition of trade with a specific country.
Tariffs are taxes on imports, quotas are restrictions on the quantity of imports, and embargoes involve a complete prohibition of trade with a specific country.
Tariffs, quotas, and embargoes are interchangeable terms that refer to any form of government intervention in international trade to promote economic growth.
The correct answer for the impact of trade on the people of Southern and Eastern Africa is: Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu. Trade and migration facilitated the spread of the Bantu language and culture throughout the region.
The correct option that accurately compares and contrasts different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes is: Tariffs are taxes on imports, quotas are restrictions on the quantity of imports, and embargoes involve a complete prohibition of trade with a specific country.
Which of the following challenges affect economic growth in Africa?(1 point)
Responses
Deforestation
Deforestation
Desertification
Desertification
Ethnic Conflict
Ethnic Conflict
All of the above
All of the above
Question 2
How does a country's literacy rate affect its standard of living?(1 point)
Responses
It has no effect on the standard of living.
It has no effect on the standard of living.
The higher the literacy rate a country has, the higher the standard of living for its people.
The higher the literacy rate a country has, the higher the standard of living for its people.
The higher the literacy rate a country has, the lower the standard of living.
The higher the literacy rate a country has, the lower the standard of living.
The lower the literacy rate a country has, the higher the standard of living for its people.
The lower the literacy rate a country has, the higher the standard of living for its people.
Question 3
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Using this chart, which statement is TRUE of the correlation between a country's capital investment and their Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
(1 point)
Responses
Kenya's capital investment is less than Nigeria's, but their GDPs are the same.
Kenya's capital investment is less than Nigeria's, but their GDPs are the same.
South Africa's capital investment per person is less than Nigeria's, but South Africa's GDP is higher.
South Africa's capital investment per person is less than Nigeria's, but South Africa's GDP is higher.
The more capital investment a country invests per person, the higher it's GDP is.
The more capital investment a country invests per person, the higher it's GDP is.
The captial investment per person in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa does not affect their GDPs.
The captial investment per person in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa does not affect their GDPs.
Question 4
Review the chart. Which three countries boast petroleum as its top export?
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(1 point)
Responses
Lybia, South Sudan, Congo
Lybia, South Sudan, Congo
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
Congo, Nigeria, Zambia
Congo, Nigeria, Zambia
Somalia, Chad, Lybia
The correct answers are:
Challenges that affect economic growth in Africa: All of the above (Deforestation, Desertification, Ethnic Conflict).
Effect of a country's literacy rate on its standard of living: The higher the literacy rate a country has, the higher the standard of living for its people.
True statement of the correlation between a country's capital investment and their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) based on the chart: The more capital investment a country invests per person, the higher its GDP is.
Three countries that boast petroleum as their top export: Congo, Nigeria, Zambia.