Africa our Continent

POSITION OF AFRICA ON A WORLD MAP AND GLOBE

1. 1. Where is Africa located on a world map?

• In the northern hemisphere only

• In the southern hemisphere only

• In both the northern and southern hemispheres

• Surrounding the North Pole

2. 2. Which ocean lies to the west of Africa?

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Southern Ocean

3. 3. What line runs through Africa and helps to divide the northern and southern hemisphere?

• The equator

• The Prime Meridian

• The International Date Line

• The Tropic of Cancer

CONCEPTS OF COUNTRIES AND BOARDERS

4. 4. What is the term used to describe a line that separates two different countries?

• Boundary

• Region

• Capital

• Continent

5. 5. Which of the following best describes a country?

• An area with no people or governance

• A distinct territory with its own government and defined borders

• A type of geographical feature like a river or mountain

• A large group of islands

6. 6. What do we call a country that is completely surrounded by land and has no access to the ocean?

• Coastal Country

• Island Nation

• Landlocked Country

• Peninsula

OCEANS AROUND AFRICA (NAMES AND LOCATIONS)

7. 7. What are the names of the major oceans that surround Africa, and where are they located in relation to the continent?

8. 8. How do the oceans surrounding Africa influence the climate of the continent?

9. 9. In what ways do the oceans around Africa impact trade and transportation for the countries on the continent?

COUNTRIES OF AFRICA

10. 10. Describe the geographic features that distinguish Madagascar from other African countries. How does being an island affect its culture and ecosystems?