congo river basin
Why is the Congo River important to people in the region?
It provides transportation, water, and food
What is the Sahara Desert known for?
Being very hot and dry
Where is the Nile River located?
In Africa (flows through Egypt)
Who ruled Ancient Egypt?
Pharaohs
What does it mean that Africa is diverse?
It has many cultures and languages
What type of climate is found in the Congo River Basin?
Tropical (hot and wet)
What is the Sahel?
A semi-dry region south of the Sahara
What happened when the Nile flooded each year?
It left behind fertile soil
What were pyramids used for?
Tombs for pharaohs
What is migration?
Moving from one place to another
What does “biodiversity” mean?
A variety of plant and animal life
Why is farming difficult in the Sahel?
Rainfall is low and unpredictable
What is silt?
Rich soil left by floodwaters
What is a mummy?
A preserved body
Name one way cultures can differ.
Language, food, religion, clothing
How does deforestation affect animals in the Congo Basin?
It destroys their habitats
What is desertification?
When land becomes too dry to support plants
How did flooding help farmers?
It made the land good for growing crops
Why was the Nile important to Ancient Egypt?
It provided water and fertile land
How can cultural diversity be a good thing?
It brings new ideas and traditions
Why are rainforests important to the Earth?
They help control climate and produce oxygen
Name one cause of desertification.
Overgrazing, drought, or cutting down trees
What is one effect of the Aswan High Dam?
It controls flooding and provides electricity
What are hieroglyphics?
A writing system using pictures and symbols
Why might people move from one region to another in Africa?
Jobs, climate, safety, or resources