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Q · AfricaMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements regarding the Great Rift Valley: It extends from Lebanon in the north to Mozambique in the south. It is associated with both volcanic activity and earthquakes. Mount Kilimanjaro is located within the Rift Valley. Which of the above statements are correct?
TopicAfrica
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Great Rift Valley is an intra-continental ridge system that runs from Lebanon's Beqaa Valley in Asia to Mozambique in SE Africa. It is tectonically active, causing volcanoes (e.g., Kilimanjaro) and earthquakes.
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3