Week 11: Africa - Movement, Culture, & Economy

How many people live in Africa?

• more than one billion

• less than one million

• about three million

• more than six billion

Why do farmers from villages go to cities to work?

• They are needed more in the citiies.

• The cities are beautiful

• They cannot find work in the cities.

• The land is not good for farming anymore.

Why do people in Africa move? Check ALL that apply.

• The needs of people change.

• To go where there are more resources.

• The sea level is rising.

• Moving is easy in Africa.

• The geography of Africa has changed.

How would you describe the houses in the tropics?

• buildings that are hot inside

• round mud houses with thatched roofing

• square mud houses with concrete roofing

• tall buildings that hide the sun

In the desert, why do herders live in tents?

• Tents are inexpensive and not very big.

• Tents are easy to set up near herds.

• Tents keep out the sun and are easy to move.

• Tents absorb sweat so the body doesn't lose water.

How many Africans live in apartment buildings in big cities?

• almost half

• nearly all

• none

• only a few

What do dances from the soft, sandy coasts of Africa have?

• leaps and jumps

• wide arm gestures

• closed, graceful movements

• more rolls and tricks

Which TWO areas of Africa have wide-open spaces?

• coasts

• Sahara

• Sahel

• savanna

What is the largest industry in Africa?

• agriculture

• mining

• oil drilling

• tourism

Which of the following are resources of West Africa? Select ALL that apply.

• Cocoa

• Gold

• Oil

• Coffee