Physical Features of Africa

Q. Why was Africa known as the dark continent?

1. Due to it receiving insufficient sunlight
2. Due to obstacles encountered while attempting to explore its interior
3. Due to the black soil present all over the continent
4. None of the above

Q. A narrow strip of land joining two large landmasses is called a(n) _____.

1. isthmus
2. canyon
3. valley
4. strait

Q. Which of the following statements are true of the African Continent?

1. The Equator passes through the middle of the continent giving rise to the name, 'The Central Continent.'
2. The continent has the most number of mountain ranges.
3. Both the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn pass through the continent.
4. The prime meridian passes through the continent on the western side.

Q. The oldest fold mountain situated in India is _____.

1. Himalayas
2. Vindhyas
3. Western Ghats
4. Aravallis

Q. Explain the rift valley in Africa.

Q. Which of the following basins has the same name as one of the deserts?

1. The Kalahari basin
2. The Chad basin
3. The Congo basin
4. The Sudan basin