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