hydroelectric power generates electricity by using water

volcanic describes something that is created by a volcano

a valley is a long, low-lying area of land surrounded by hills or mountains

natural resources are those that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs

Physical landscapes of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Geography

GIS: Visualising the physical and human geography of the DRC

Population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Colonial history and legacy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate and biomes of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The tropical rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Conservation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The impact of resource exploitation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate change and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A sustainable future for the Democratic Republic of Congo

This unit teaches pupils about the physical and human geography of the DRC and how natural resources bring both opportunities and challenges. Pupils will also learn about the Congo rainforest and how conservation efforts are trying to protect this important biome.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: What are its opportunities and challenges?

What natural feature is used to generate hydroelectric power in the DRC?

Part of the DRC lies within which major geographical feature that includes deep valleys and volcanoes?

The DRC and the Republic of the Congo are the same country.

The DRC and the Republic of the Congo are two different countries.

Which statement about the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is correct?

Which of these is **not** a feature of the DRC’s landscape?

Where is the Democratic Republic of the Congo located?

What is a major river that flows through the DRC?

Which of the following best describes the DRC’s climate?

What is a biome found in much of the DRC?

It is one of the most populous countries in Africa

What is a key feature of the DRC's population?

Ongoing exploitation of natural resources

What is a legacy of colonialism in the DRC?

Exit Quiz

What natural feature is used to generate hydroelectric power in the DRC?