A: Choose the correct option
1: Which latitude passes through the middle of Africa? Equator
2: Which of these countries lies on the West Coast of Africa? Senegal
3: Lake Chad is located in: Central Africa
4: The Benguela current flows along the Southwest coast of Africa.
5: A tree that belongs to the savanna is: Teak
B: Fill in the blanks
1: The famous explorers David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley have been responsible for opening Africa to the outside world.
2: The Strait of Gibraltar separates Africa from Europe.
3: Ethiopian Highlands are of volcanic origin.
4: The Victoria Falls are located on the river Zambezi.
5: The monsoon winds coming from the Indian Ocean cause rain in Madagascar Island.
C: Mark the wrong statements and correct them
1: The presence of dense forests and wild animals made venturing into Africa difficult.
✅ Correct.
2: The southernmost tip of Africa is known as Cape Town.
❌ Correction: The southernmost tip of Africa is Cape Agulhas.
3: Drakensberg Mountains are volcanic mountains.
❌ Correction: Drakensberg Mountains are fold mountains.
4: Zaire Basin forms a lowland region.
✅ Correct.
5: Namib Desert is found on the eastern part of Africa.
❌ Correction: Namib Desert is found on the western part of Africa.
6: The rivers of Africa carry little water.
❌ Correction: Some African rivers, like the Nile and Congo, carry a significant amount of water.
Here are the answers to your questions on Africa, written in a clear and ICSE Class 6-friendly style, grouped by section:
Answer these questions in 10–20 words
- Name the important parallels of latitude that pass through Africa.
Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn pass through Africa. - What are the two types of mountains found in Africa? How were they formed?
Fold mountains (formed by earth’s movements) and block mountains (formed by land breaking and lifting). - Name the plateaus of Africa.
Ethiopian Plateau, East African Plateau, and South African Plateau. - Where are the hot deserts of Africa located?
In the north (Sahara) and southwest (Namib and Kalahari) regions of Africa. - Name the ocean currents that influence the climate of Africa.
Canary Current, Benguela Current, and Agulhas Current affect Africa’s coastal climate. - What do you mean by the term Savanna?
Savanna is a tropical grassland with scattered trees, found between deserts and rainforests. - What is the characteristic feature of the Mediterranean type of climate?
Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters are typical of Mediterranean climate. - Where in Africa would you find the monsoon type of climate?
Along the southeastern coast, especially in parts of Mozambique and Madagascar.
E: Answer these questions in 50–60 words
- Describe the Great Rift Valley of Africa.
The Great Rift Valley is a deep trench-like landform running from the Red Sea to Mozambique. It was formed by the movement of Earth’s plates. The valley is home to lakes, volcanoes, and fertile lands. It is a major geological feature of eastern Africa. - What type of climate and vegetation is found in the deserts?
Deserts have hot days, cold nights, and very little rainfall. Vegetation is sparse and includes cacti, thorn bushes, and shrubs that store water. These plants are adapted to survive in dry conditions. - What are the special features of Mediterranean vegetation? Why do they have them?
Mediterranean plants like olive, fig, and grapes have thick leaves and deep roots to store water. These features help them survive the hot, dry summers and grow well in the cool, wet winters.
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F: Answer these questions in 75–100 words
- Factors that discouraged travelers and traders from venturing into the continent of Africa.
Travelers and traders were discouraged by thick forests, dangerous animals, hot climate, and vast deserts. Africa also has many waterfalls and rapids, making rivers hard to travel on. Diseases like malaria and the lack of good roads made travel risky. The isolated location and harsh geography made it difficult for outsiders to enter easily. - Give an account of the rivers of Africa.
Africa has many long rivers. The Nile is the longest and flows north into the Mediterranean Sea. The Congo River flows through forests and has strong currents. The Niger River is important for western Africa. The Zambezi River is known for Victoria Falls. Many African rivers have rapids and waterfalls, so they’re not suitable for ships. - Describe the equatorial region of Africa under the following headings:
- Climate:
Hot and wet throughout the year with high humidity and heavy rainfall. - Vegetation:
Thick rainforests with tall trees, creepers, and evergreen plants. - Animal life:
Monkeys, elephants, parrots, snakes, and insects like butterflies and mosquitoes.
G: Give reasons for the following
- The Suez Canal has benefited international trade.
It connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, saving time and distance for ships. - The coastal plains of Africa are very narrow.
Africa rises quickly from the coast to high plateaus, leaving little flat land near the sea. - Most of the rivers of Africa are unsuitable for navigation.
They have waterfalls, rapids, and uneven flow, making them hard for boats to travel. - River Nile is a perennial river.
It flows throughout the year, fed by lakes and rainfall from central Africa. - The greater part of Africa has a hot climate.
Most of Africa lies between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, close to the Equator. - Lake Chad is an important inland drainage area.
It collects water from rivers but has no outlet to the sea, making it a key inland lake. - The Mediterranean region receives winter rainfall.
Moist winds from the sea blow during winter, bringing rain to the Mediterranean coast. - Coniferous trees are found in the highlands.
Cooler temperatures and higher altitudes in highlands support coniferous forests like pine and cedar.