On a sketch map of Africa, show and name: (I) Cape Verde and the Cape of Good Hope (ii) the Rivers Nile, Niger and Orange (iii) the East African rift valley...

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(a) Sketch map of Africa

Cape Verde here is the Cape Verde Peninsula on the coast of Senegal, near Dakar; it is not the Cape Verde islands. The following labelled sketch shows the required locations.

(b) Three economic importance of the highlands of Africa

1. Highlands force moist air to rise, cool and condense, causing relief rainfall. This provides water for farming and other human activities.
2. They contain valuable mineral deposits, which can be extracted by mining.
3. They are important sources of rivers. Water flowing from highland areas can be used for domestic supply, irrigation and hydro-electric power.

(c) Three importance of African rivers

1. Rivers can be dammed or used where there are rapids and waterfalls to generate hydro-electric power.
2. They provide water for domestic use, such as drinking and washing, and for industrial use.
3. They support fishing, providing food and employment for people living near rivers.

Examination reminder: For map questions, place each feature in its correct region as well as writing its name clearly. For “three ways” questions, give three separate, explained points rather than several uses combined into one point.