The Great Rift Valley: Geological and Cultural Significance
  • 1. Which two tectonic plates are primarily involved in the formation of the Great Rift Valley?
A) African Plate and Somali Plate
B) Eurasian Plate and African Plate
C) North American Plate and South American Plate
D) Australian Plate and Antarctic Plate
  • 2. Which major ancient hominid fossil was discovered in the East African Rift?
A) Homo habilis
B) Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis)
C) Neanderthal
D) Homo erectus
  • 3. What is the cultural significance of the Great Rift Valley for local communities?
A) Source of livelihood and cultural heritage
B) Site of major urban centers
C) Only a tourist destination
D) Known for ancient ruins only
  • 4. Which of the following is a major economic activity in the Great Rift Valley?
A) Mining coal
B) Manufacturing
C) Fishing in saltwater
D) Agriculture
  • 5. Which fauna is particularly associated with the Great Rift Valley's lakes?
A) Bald eagles
B) Emperor penguins
C) Pelicans
D) Flamingos
  • 6. Which indigenous people are known to reside around the Great Rift Valley?
A) Sami
B) Maasai
C) Aboriginals
D) Inuit
  • 7. What is a common threat to the Great Rift Valley biodiversity?
A) Overfishing in oceans
B) Fossil fuel extraction
C) Habitat loss
D) Temperature rise
  • 8. Which notable archaeological site is found in the Great Rift Valley?
A) Stonehenge
B) The Pyramids of Egypt
C) Olduvai Gorge
D) Machu Picchu
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