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Which of the following language is mostly spoken in eastern Africa?

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  1. Afrikaans

  2. Arabic

  3. Swahili

  4. French

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Swahili is the most spoken language in Africa, with over 100 million speakers. It is a Bantu language believed to have originated from other languages, mainly Arabic, due to historical interactions between Arabs from the Middle East and East Africans.

The Tutsis of central Africa are known for their ____________.

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  1. hunting skills

  2. embroidery skills

  3. epic songs and poetry

  4. cooking skills

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tutsis of Central Africa is known for their epic songs and poetry.

What is the length of Africa from east to west ?

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  1. 7,000 km

  2. 7,109 km

  3. 7,248 km

  4. 7,400 km

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Africa's total land area is approximately 11,724,000 square miles (30,365,000 square km), and the continent measures about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) from north to south and about 4,600 miles (7,400 km) from east to west.

What is the width of Africa?

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  1. 6,987 km

  2. 7,000 km

  3. 7,009 km

  4. 7,065 km

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Africa's total land area is approximately 11,724,000 square miles (30,365,000 square km), and the continent measures about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) from north to south and about 4,600 miles (7,400 km) from east to west.

What is the length of Sahara desert?

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  1. 5276 km

  2. 4,800 km

  3. 5798 km

  4. 6001 km

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Length 4,800 km (3,000 mi)
Width 1,800 km (1,100 mi)
Area 9,200,000 km2 (3,600,000 sq mi)

South Africa lies in the temperate zone and has a _______________.

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  1. Temperate climate

  2. Equatorial Climate

  3. Tropical climate

  4. Mediterranean climate.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

South Africa has a Mediterranean climate.

What is the highest range of temperature in the Sahara desert in Fahrenheit ?

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  1. $125^0$

  2. $130^0$

  3. $135^0$

  4. $145^0$

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In addition to being extremely dry, the Sahara is also one of the hottest regions in the world. The average annual temperature for the desert is 86°F (30°C) but during the hottest months temperatures can exceed 122°F (50°C), with the highest temperature ever recorded at 136°F (58°C) in Aziziyah, Libya.

The Sahara desert is in ______________.

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  1. the northern Africa

  2. the southern Africa

  3. the eastern Africa

  4. the western Africa

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahara desert is in the northern Africa

Consider the following statements about Egypt-
1. The great civilization of Egypt grew on the banks of the river Congo.
2. The tropic of cancer passes through the north of Egypt.
3. Cairo is the capital city as well as the industrial center.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  1. 1 and 2 only.

  2. 2 and 3 only.

  3. 3 only.

  4. 1, 2 and 3.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The great civilization of Egypt grew on the banks of the river Nile.
The tropic of cancer passes through the south of Egypt.
Cairo is the capital city as well as the industrial center.

What is the average width of the Sahara desert?

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  1. 1000 km

  2. 1500 km

  3. 1,800 km

  4. 2076 km

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Length 4,800 km (3,000 mi)
Width 1,800 km (1,100 mi)
Area 9,200,000 km2 (3,600,000 sq mi).