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4. Which major crops are gown in Zaire
Ans. The main food crops, they grow are maize, rice, millets, vegetables,
banana, coconut, coffee, cocoa, tea, rubber, cotton, sugar cane, etc.
Cassava, a kind of root, is their staple food.
5. Why is Congo called the Natural Zoo of the World
Ans. A large variety of animals, mammals, insects and colourful birds live
in Congo's forests, so it is called the Natural Zoo of the World.
6. Who are the Bantu
Ans. The tribal community or negroes of Congo, who speak Bantu
language, are known as Bantu.
7. Why is Zaire called the Heart of darkness
Ans. Zaire is full of evergreen forests. The trees of these forests are very tall
and form a canopy preventing sunlight from reaching the ground. So it
is called the Heart of darkness.
8. What is the importance of river Zaire
Ans. River Zaire (Congo) is the second longest river in Africa. A major part
of (country) Zaire lies in the Basin of Zaire river. This river is known as
Highway of Central Africa.
9. Which minerals are produced in Congo
Ans. Minerals like diamond, gold, copper and manganese are found in a
large scale, in Congo.
Project/Activity :
F. Collect the pictures of flora and fauna of the Congo region and paste
them in your scrapbook.
Ans. Do yourself.
G. On an outline map of Africa, mark the following :
Congo, the countries that border Zaire, River Zaire, Matadi, Atlantic
Ocean, Kinshasa and mineral producing area.
Ans. Do yourself.
5. Greenland : The Land of Ice and Snow
Exercise
A. Write True or False :
1. Greenland has a polar climate. True
2. Kayak is a small boat used by Eskimos for traveling. False
3. Blubber of sea animals is used as fuel. True
4. Eskimos are now known as Greenlanders. False
5. Huskies are wolf like dogs. True
B. Fill in the blanks :
1. Greenland is the largest island of the world.
2. Greenland is under the control of Denmark.
3. Greenland is also called the Land of midnight sun.
4. The sledges are pulled by Huskies.
5. Nuuk is the capital of Greenland.
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