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