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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The main port on the delta of the Nile is _______________.
   2. The fertile alluvial soil is found in the valleys of river ________________.
   3. The soil in _______________ grasslands is good for growing rich and nutritious grasses which are used for grazing cattle.
   4. The island of ______________ is a leading exporter of cloves, banana, papaya, mango, pineapple and jackfruit.
   5. Egypt is the largest producer of _____________ palms.
2. 2.

   Write (T) for true and (F) for false.

   1. Swahili is the most commonly spoken African language.
   2. Nigeria is the leading exporter of palm oil.
   3. Aswan high Dam is built on river Congo.
   4. Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia have railway lines along the Mediterranean coast.
   5. There are oil refineries at Port Suez.
3. 3.

   The population of Africa is richly diverse. Give reasons.

4. 4.

   Africa is rich in minerals but not industrially developed. Give reasons.

5. 5.

   Africa does not have an efficient and adequate network of transport. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   Hydroelectric power is an important power resource in Africa. Give reasons.