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Africa — Location, Political Divisions and Physical Features — Question 1

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Answer in one word:

(a) A narrow strip of land separating two seas.

(b) A sudden fall of water from a certain height.

(c) A narrow stretch of water connecting two seas.

(d) A region of tall and coarse grass in tropical Africa.

(e) Temperate grassland of South Africa.

(f) A narrow steep sided valley formed between two parallel faults.

Answer

(a) Isthmus

(b) Waterfall

(c) Strait

(d) Savanna

(e) Veld

(f) Rift Valley

Source: This question is from Africa — Location, Political Divisions and Physical Features, Geography — Class 7, ICSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Africa — Location, Political Divisions and Physical Features: Question, Word, Narrow, Strip, Land, Separating. These are fundamental topics in Geography that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 7 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Geography papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

How to Approach This Question

Read the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.

Key Points to Remember

  • Reference specific locations, latitudes, or regions in your answers.
  • Explain both physical and human factors where applicable.
  • Use map references and diagrams to strengthen answers.
  • Link geographic concepts to current real-world examples.

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ICSE Class VII Geography — Chapter 4: Study of Continents: Africa

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Africa — The Second Largest Continent

Africa covers about 30.37 million sq km and is the second largest continent. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea (north), Red Sea and Indian Ocean (east), Atlantic Ocean (west), and Southern Ocean (south). The equator passes through the middle, making Africa the hottest continent with symmetrical climate zones. Africa has 54 countries — the most of any continent.

Physical Features — Mountains, Rivers, and Deserts

Africa is called the "Plateau Continent" because most of its surface consists of plateaus. Key mountains include Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895 m, highest in Africa, dormant volcano with snow on the equator), Atlas Mountains (NW), and Drakensberg (SE). The Great Rift Valley stretches 6,400 km from Syria to Mozambique. Major rivers include the Nile (longest in the world, flows northward), Congo, Niger, and Zambezi (with Victoria Falls). The Sahara (9.2 million sq km) is the world's largest hot desert.

Climate, Vegetation, and Wildlife

Africa's climate zones form symmetrical bands around the equator: equatorial (hot, wet, rainforests), tropical/savanna (wet-dry seasons, grasslands), desert (hot, dry), and Mediterranean (at tips). The savanna is home to Africa's famous wildlife including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo) and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration across the Serengeti.

Key Takeaways for ICSE Class VII Students

  • The Nile flows NORTHWARD — this is unusual and frequently asked
  • Mt. Kilimanjaro has snow despite being on the equator — due to extreme altitude
  • Sahara is the largest HOT desert (Antarctica is the largest overall desert)
  • Practice marking at least 15 features on the Africa outline map
  • Lake Victoria = largest lake, Lake Tanganyika = deepest lake in Africa