Political Geography of Africa
Vocab: Governments that switch leadership frequently are described as ______.
unstable
Vocab: Occurring only during certain times of the year
seasonal
Vocab: The people in one's family from previous generations.
ancestry or ancestor
Vocab: A long period of time with little rainfall.
dought
Which planet has the most Moons?
Jupiter
Rule by one person or a small group of people
Authoritarian rule
“Sahel” means __________ in Arabic.
shore
Sport, which spread to the region from Europe, is the most popular in North Africa
football (soccer)
Vocab: Farming or herding at a level that produces just enough to feed one's family, with little left over to sell at market
subsistence agriculture
Which continent contains the most countries?
Africa
The most common form of government found in Africa today
authoritarian government
Moving from one place to another during certain times of the year, especially in search of food and water
migratory or migration
official language of the countries of North Africa
Arabic
Vocab: The mineral that is primarily used as a source of fuel in nuclear power plants for nuclear reactors
Uranium
Special feature of amphibians
They can survive in both in land and water
Government instability often leads to this humanitarian issue.
increased famine
Malaria is a disease spread through __________.
mosquitos
Vocab: Arab marketplaces found in North Africa similar to a mall
souk
Conflict diamonds are diamonds that are mined to help pay for _____.
war
Which planet is the closest to the Sun?
Mercury
A person who is not a member of the military
civilian
The Serengeti is an example of a __________ ecosystem.
grassland
The holy month in Islam when Muslims fast during daylight hours.
Ramadan
The river whose area is most heavily populated in Egypt
Nile River
Which fish is known for not having any brain or heart?
jellyfish