Africa's Geography!!!:)

Open Ended

How do you think Africa's physical geography might influence the lives of the people who live there?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to study the geography of Africa?

• To understand its diverse cultures and environments

• To learn about its political systems

• To focus only on its wildlife

• To ignore its economic development

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Africa is correct?

• Africa is the world's second largest continent.

• Africa is the smallest continent.

• Africa has only one type of landform.

• Africa is home to only 10 countries.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are regions found in Africa?

• Sahara

• Savanna

• Rainforest

• Tundra

Multiple Choice

What is one major way the Sahara Desert affects Africa?

• It divides the continent into two regions.

• It is the smallest desert in the world.

• It is covered with forests.

• It is home to most of Africa's population.

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The Sahara is the world's largest hot

(3,500,000 miles).

Multiple Choice

What are people who live in the Sahara and move from place to place called?

• Nomads

• Farmers

• Fishermen

• Merchants

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Sahel are correct?

• It is a dry, semi-arid region.

• It is located south of the Sahara.

• It receives a lot of rainfall.

• It separates the desert from tropical rain forests.

Multiple Choice

What does the word "Sahel" mean?

• Border or margin

• Dry grassland

• Desert

• Rain forest

Open Ended

How does the location of the Sahel, as shown on the map, influence its climate and vegetation?

Multiple Choice

What are two major environmental challenges faced by people living in the Sahel?

• Soil erosion and desertification

• Flooding and hurricanes

• Dense forests and landslides

• Heavy snowfall and avalanches

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The Sahel is relatively flat with few

and hills.

Open Ended

Explain how overgrazing can lead to desertification in the Sahel region.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the location and climate of the African savannas?

• They are cold, wet grasslands near the North Pole.

• They are hot, dry grasslands near the Equator covering almost half of Africa.

• They are mountainous regions in southern Africa.

• They are dense forests along the coast of Africa.

Multiple Choice

Based on the map and the description, how does the location of the African savanna relate to the equator and surrounding vegetation zones?

• The savanna is located only south of the equator and is surrounded by deserts.

• The savanna is found near the equator, north and south of rainforests, and is bordered by other vegetation types like deserts and woodlands.

• The savanna is found only in the northern part of Africa and is surrounded by mountains.

• The savanna is located in coastal areas and is surrounded by rainforests.

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Farming in the African savanna is successful only if there is good

.

Open Ended

Describe the main features of the African savanna landscape as shown in the images and text.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following animals can be commonly found in the African savanna?

• Polar bears

• Lions

• Penguins

• Kangaroos

Open Ended

Compare the African savanna to the landscape shown in the last image. What similarities and differences do you observe?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Africa's tropical rain forest are correct?

• It covers 1/5th of Africa's land surface

• It touches 37 countries

• It is located in the Sahara Desert

• It has an annual rainfall of over 17 feet

Multiple Choice

Where is Africa's tropical rain forest primarily located?

• Along the central coast of Africa, near the Equator, in the Congo River Basin

• In the Sahara Desert

• Along the southern tip of Africa

• In the Nile River Valley

Multiple Choice

What is one major threat to Africa's tropical rain forest mentioned in the lesson?

• Deforestation

• Flooding

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

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The second largest rain forest in the world is located in

.

Open Ended

Describe the types of animals and plant life you might expect to find in Africa's tropical rain forest based on the images and information provided.

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The Congo is located in

central Africa.

Drag and Drop

The Congo River is the​ ​

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longest river in Africa and the fifth longest in the world.

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second

first

third

millionth

Multiple Choice

The Niger River is the ____ longest river in Africa. It runs over 2,600

• Fifth

• Seventeeth

• Third

• Twentieth

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True or false: The Nile River is the longest river in the world, at 4,150 miles long!!

Multiple Choice

What river is Lake Victoria the headwaters reservoir to?

• Congo

• West

• Nile

Open Ended

Why is Lake Victoria vital in supporting the millions of people that live nearby?

Hotspot

The Atlas Mountains are located in...

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The Kalahari Desert is located in which region of Africa? North or South?

Open Ended

What are some important physical features of Africa that you learned about in this lesson?