Africa Climate

What physical feature is at B?

• Sahara

• Rainforest

• Savanna

• Sahel

What physical feature is at D?

• Sahara

• Rainforest

• Savanna

• Sahel

Tiny shrinking lake

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Chad

• Lake Nyasa (Malawi)

• Lake Nasser

What is the name of the large desert that covers most of northern Africa?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Mojave Desert

• The Nile Desert

• I don't know

What climate does a desert have?

• Tropical

• Polar

• Arid/Dry

• Temperate

Semiarid climates are...

• Hot and dry

• Hot, dry summers and cool, dry winters

• Climate in which it is usually warm all year round

• constantly hot and wet climate of regions near the equator

How might a physical feature, such as a desert or mountains, impact a region?

• Different physical features have very little impact on a region.

• Deserts or mountains serve as trade barriers and therefore impact the region financially.

• Mountains or deserts serve as natural protectors due to the difficulty of passing through them.

• Letters B & C

What is the largest river in Africa that significantly influences the climate and agriculture of the region?

• A) The Congo River

• B) The Nile River

• C) The Zambezi River

• D) The Limpopo River

Which African region is known for its Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

• A) The Sahel

• B) The Horn of Africa

• C) The Maghreb

• D) The Great Rift Valley

What is the primary factor contributing to the arid climate of the Sahara Desert?

• A) High altitude

• B) Ocean currents

• C) Latitude and atmospheric pressure

• D) Proximity to the equator