Geography Alive Africa

Geographic Regions of Africa

Africa is divided into 4 main geographic regions along with the Sahara desert.

Match

Match the following geographic regions of Africa.

Sahara

Eastern

Southern

Western

Central

• Sahara

• Eastern

• Southern

• Western

• Central

• Sahara Desert is approximately the same size as the United States.

• Might not receive rainfall for several years

• Consistently the hottest place on earth with temps 104*F to 117*F

• Approximately 2.5 million people call the desert home

Why would so many people live in the Sahara?

Northern Africa: The Sahara Desert

Multiple Choice

This region of Africa contains Ethiopia with high elevation plateaus.

• Western

• Eastern

• Central

• Southern

• Mt. Kilimanjaro is located on the edge of the Great Rift Valley and stands 19,341 feet tall. It is snow-covered year round.

• Home to many lakes and bodies of water.

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What lake is located in East Africa?

Eastern Africa

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a distinct vegetation zone located in West Africa?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Savanna/Grassland

• Forest

• There are 3 distinct vegetation zones

• 3rd Largest River

• Averages more than 100 inches of rain per year near coast

• Contains wet and dry seasons

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What major body of water borders Africa to the west?

​West Africa

Match

Match the following physical landforms/ with the region it is located in?

• Sahara Desert

• Cape of Good Hope

• Mt. Kilimanjaro

• 100 inches of rain per year

• Congo River

North

South

East

West

Central

• North

• South

• East

• West

• Central

• Congo River-Africa's 2nd longest river

• Home to vast tropical rainforests

• Equator runs through the middle

• Periodic flooding occurs due to increased rain

• No dry seasons

​​Central

• Mild warm climate year round

• Zambezi river helps to create hydroelectric power

• Victoria Falls

• Two deserts are located in this region:

  • Namib & Kalahari
    

​​Southern

Draw

Label the following major bodies of water on the map:

1. Red Sea

2. Mediterranean Sea

3. Indian Ocean

4. Atlantic Ocean.

5. Lake Victoria

6. Nile River & Delta