What do we use natural resources for?

Name two modern items that rely on Cobalt to operate.

The popular South African hymn that became popular in North American churches named "Siyahamba" means..

Why did Europeans go to Africa?

Many African countries are severely poor but rich in natural resources.

"Blood diamonds" are also called "Conflict diamonds".

After colonization most of the African people kept their same religion and culture.

One of every four people in Sub-Saharan Africa live in extreme/absolute poverty.

Why is the majority of Africa behind or underdeveloped?

In order for African countries to go from developing to developed they would need to...

Based on the picture the man on the left would be considered in _________________.

Based on the picture the man on the right would be considered in _________________.

Resource conflict has to deal with...

Based on the resource conflict video, what natural resource is being mined and used to power lithium batteries?

Taking control of another land for its precious goods and changing the culture of the people who live there.

diamonds that are mined in war-torn areas and are used to finance wars.

the condition in which people lack the minimum amount of income needed in order to maintain the average standard of living in the society in which they live.

Something that is found in nature and can be used by people for survival or economic gain. Examples include diamonds, copper, oil, gold, etc.,

a condition where a person does not have the minimum amount of income needed to meet the minimum requirements for one or more basic living needs over an extended period of time.

Colonization affected the religious composition and the

economics of Africa.

Sparked by the _______________ Revolution, Europeans decided to go to Africa to get more resources and land

70% of Africans work in __________________.

____________________ is a business or manufacturing activity

carried on in a person's home.

34 of Africa’s 52 countries are considered low human

development.

Which of the following is the reason Africa is behind and

underdeveloped?

This picture is an example of a ______________ economy

This picture is an example of a ______________ economy

Africa is the 2nd largest country in the world

Africa is 2 ½ times the size of the U.S.

Most of the northern part of Africa is desert

Africa's rain forest covers 37 countries

Africa is also called the "mountain continent"

Temperatures in the Sahara desert can range from 25*F to 130*F or more on the same day.

The _____________ river is the longest river in the world.

Lake Nyos, Lake Monoun, and Lake Kivu are also called the "______________" lakes situated atop pockets of magma. These pockets keep the lake water filled with CO2.

Lake Victoria is the largest lake in the world

A narrow band of dry grassland used for farming and

ranching that separates the Sahara desert from Tropical

climate zones is called the _________________.

The spread of desert-like conditions as a result of ruining

of the land due to human activities and climate

changes.

An area in the desert where vegetation is found

because water is available, usually from

underground springs

Having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support

vegetation.

The clearing, or cutting down, of trees for wood.

Prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading

to a shortage of water.

Rolling grassland with scattered trees and shrubs

found between tropical rainforests and desert.

A depression, or dip, in the Earth's surface. Collects

water which feed rivers.

An underground layer of water-bearing permeable

rock.

A raised area of land that is flat on the top.

The top layer of trees. These trees are usually at least 100 feet tall.

A long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.

The initiative Jay-z started to help Africa countries deals with what resource?