(i) What is the official language of the Democratic Republic of Congo?
(a) English
(b) French
(c) Spanish
(d) Portuguese
(ii) Which river is referred to as the "Highway of Central Africa" and serves as a major mode of transportation in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
(a) Nile River
(b) Congo River
(c) Zambezi River
(d) Niger River
(iii) What is the predominant type of climate in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
(a) Desert climate
(b) Tropical climate
(c) Mediterranean climate
(d) Polar climate
(iv) The Congo Basin is covered with dense rainforests. What type of rain is common in this region?
(a) Frontal rain
(b) Convectional rain
(c) Orographic rain
(d) Cyclonic rain
(v) Which mountain range is situated towards the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo?
(a) Himalayas
(b) Andes
(c) Alps
(d) Rwenzori Mountains
(i) The Democratic Republic of Congo is almost a landlocked country, with only a __________ km long coastline to the Atlantic Ocean.
(ii) The highest peak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is named __________.
(iii) The Congo region is a leading producer of __________ in the world.
(iv) Pygmies, the original inhabitants of the country, live in the forests of the __________ Basin.
(v) The transport system is not well developed due to the difficulty of constructing roads and railways through the thick forests and __________ lands.
(i) The Democratic Republic of Congo was known as Zaire from 1971 to 1977.
(ii) The Congo region is not rich in natural resources.
(iii) The majority of the population in the Democratic Republic of Congo is made up of Pygmies.
(iv) Cassava is a cash crop in the region.
(v) Air transport is not popular in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
1. What is the Democratic Republic of Congo known for? |
2. What is the main economic activity in the Democratic Republic of Congo? |
3. Are the dense forests in the Democratic Republic of Congo protected? |
4. What are some challenges faced by the Democratic Republic of Congo in preserving its forests? |
5. How does the dense forest in the Democratic Republic of Congo benefit the local communities? |
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