Regions of Africa

Which of these is a major difference between the Sahara and the Sahel?

• The Sahara has larger forests.

• The Sahel receives more rainfall.

• The Sahara has more cropland.

• The Sahel records higher temperatures.

Which of the following represents South Africa?

• A

• B

• C

• D

PHYSICAL REGION: Northern Africa; hottest desert

• Sahara

• Savanna

• Sahel

PHYSICAL REGION: Desert located in Southern Africa

• Sahara

• Kalahari

• Sahel

An area with dense vegetation, abundant rainfall and high humidity.

• Savanna

• Escarpment

• Desert

• Rainforest

PHYSICAL REGION: Tallest mountain- Eastern Africa

• Kilimanjaro

• Atlas Mountains

• Savanna

WATER: World's longest river; flows through Egypt & Northern Africa

• Nile

• Victoria

• Congo

Africa has ____.

• many cold climates

• mostly hot and wet climates

• mostly hot and dry climates

made up boundaries found in Africa; created by European colonial powers

• Pan-African movement

• artificial political boundaries

• Berlin Conference

• Colonization

Which region in Africa is known for its Mediterranean climate?

• Northern Africa

• Western Africa

• Central Africa

• Eastern Africa