Africa Climate

What is an area called when water comes up from aquifers in the Sahara Desert?

• Lake

• River

• Oasis

• Pond

What is desertification?

• Expansion of dry conditions into moist areas that are next to deserts.

• The process of converting deserts into forests.

• The increase in rainfall in desert areas.

• The creation of new deserts in coastal regions.

What is the dry grassland located between the Sahara and the savanna?

• Rain forest

• Sahel

• Desert

Pair the term with the definition that describes it.

Desert (arid)

• Hot, dry, less than ten inches of precipitation a year.

• Hot, dry, ten to twenty inches of precipitation, and some vegetation.

• Receives the most rainfall, higher temperatures year-round.

• Climate changes with elevation

Pair the term with the definition that describes it.

Savanna

• Hot, dry, ten to twenty inches of precipitation, and some vegetation.

• Receives the most rainfall, higher temperatures year-round.

• Mild climate, temperatures range from 40-100 degrees, average of 20 inches of rainfall annually.

• Tropical climate, warm all year, wet & dry seasons.

Which region is most suitable for farming on the continent of Africa due to the large amounts of grassland?

• Sahara

• Sahel

• Savanna

• Tropical Rainforest

What physical feature is number 12?

• Sahara desert

• Suez Canal

• Lake Malawi

• Namib desert

What is the primary climate type found in the Sahara Desert?

• A) Tropical

• B) Arid

• C) Temperate

• D) Mediterranean

Which African region is known for its Mediterranean climate?

• A) Northern Africa

• B) Central Africa

• C) Southern Africa

• D) Eastern Africa

What is the main cause of climate change in Africa?

• A) Deforestation

• B) Industrialization

• C) Natural climate cycles

• D) Urbanization