African physical features

Q. Choose the river in Africa which flows towards the northernmost direction.

1. Congo
2. Nile
3. Zambezi
4. Niger

Q. Which of the following statements correctly describes the physiography of Africa?

1. In comparison to other continents, considering its size, Africa is the continent that has the highest number of mountains and lowlands.
2. The coastline of Africa does not have bays and inlets that cut into it.
3. The continent of Africa can be considered a vast plateau made of ancient crystalline rocks.
4. The African plateau is higher in the southeast and slopes gently towards the northeast.

Q. Choose the country in Africa which has the major portion of the northern part of the Great Rift Valley.

1. Mozambique
2. Ethiopia
3. Tanzania
4. Malawi

Q. The rift valley is a type of lowland between two landmasses that are formed because of the tectonic activities.

1. False
2. True

Q. Why was Africa known as the dark continent?

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

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

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