Select the correct word or phrase to complete the statement.
Poor farming practices, land clearing, overgrazing of livestock, water drainage, and drought are all factors that contribute to
in Africa.
responses
air pollution
Desertification
water pollution
acid rain
Desertification
Which region of Africa receives the MOST rainfall in an average year?
A.
the savannas
B.
the Sahara
C.
the Sahel
D.
the rain forests
D. the rain forests
Read the text and answer the question.
The Berlin Conference of 1884–1885 was a part of the "Imperialism of Africa" that took place in the 1870s and 1880s. The conference was held to prevent conflict between European countries.
How did the Berlin Conference cause conflict and hardship throughout Africa?
A.
The Europeans ignored existing borders, cultural differences, and historical conflicts when they created new boundaries.
B.
The Europeans created new trade barriers between Africa and Europe, which caused the African economy to decline.
C.
Some African countries were represented at the conference, which caused other African countries to resent them.
D.
Some Asian countries participated in the conference, leading to violent cultural clashes between colonizing powers.
A. The Europeans ignored existing borders, cultural differences, and historical conflicts when they created new boundaries.
Why have African governments been unable to adequately address the rise of AIDS?
A.
The governments refuse to accept foreign aid.
B.
Governmental leaders are unaware of the dangers of AIDS.
C.
Governmental instability causes many issues to be ignored.
D.
Doctors have been unable to discover the cause of AIDS.
C. Governmental instability causes many issues to be ignored.
Why do most people in the Sahara tend to live along the Nile River or the Mediterranean coast?
A.
because of the lack of available water resources in the region
B.
because most of the region's population works in the mining industry
C.
because the thick vegetation in the inland areas of the region limits development
D.
because there is no way to conduct trade in the region except via waterways
A. because of the lack of available water resources in the region
Which of the following is NOT a belief typically associated with Confucianism?
A.
Children should respect their parents.
B.
Rulers have a duty to lead by example.
C.
Good behavior helps to keep social order.
D.
People should seek happiness and immortality.