Physical Geography
Most people in Egypt live around this physical feature
the Nile River?
This religion was spread by Arab merchants who came to North and East Africa to trade salt and gold.
Islam
Most African populations live near which two types of physical features. Give One reason why
rivers and lakes
tend to have fertile soil for farming, variety of natural resources, good climate.
When crossing the Sahara today, what are the two best ways to do so
Camel and plane
Overgrazing of animals by animal herders & poor farming techniques are leading to poor soil in the Sahel. This environmental issue is known as...
desertification
This area is the poorest region in Africa
the Sahel
If you share a common language, traditions, customs, dress, food, you are part of a...
ethnic group
Tourism & Agriculture are the two main sectors of this region of Africa's economy
What is East Africa?
What are the main jobs in the rain forest
logging, agriculture, mining
A reduction in crop production caused by a lack of clean water can have a negative effect on trade in Africa. Which major environmental issue is causing this problem?
water pollution
Describe the Savanna (three ways)
hot, with tall grasses and short scattered trees, variety of animals
What are the three major ethnic groups of Africa and the three major religious groups
Arabs, Bantu, Swahili
Islam, Christian, Traditional/Animism
Two causes of desertification are...
overgrazing of livestock, cutting down trees, draining surface water, lack of rainfall
African has four main regions. In which two do the fewest people live and why
Sahara and Sahel
little rainfall, poor soil quality , harsh climate, few job opportunities, limited natural resources
A decrease in biodiversity in the tropical rain forest of Africa are most likely caused by...
deforestation
The two dominate regions in Africa
Savanna and Desert
Bantu and Swahili - difference and similarity (one each)
Difference - live in different regions
Similarity - Mostly Muslims/Islam
The Savanna is more suitable for farming than the Sahara because..
the Sahara lacks rain fall and has poor soil quality.
The Savanna has rivers, and more fertile soil
How do people who live in or near the rain forest and savanna travel. Why?
Walking, animals, boat, sometimes car, truck, bus
Their are few roads in these regions because they are trying to protect environments. Some roads nearby
Farmers in Sub Saharan Africa use slash and burn agriculture mostly for these reasons (2)
to clear land for farming and to return nutrients to the soil, improving it.
Three reasons why it would be difficult to live in the desert regions of Africa
lack of rainfall, lack of fertile soil, limited natural resources, few jobs, travel would be difficult
Define religious group, and give an example of a religious group
share common belief, rituals, god/goddess
Christians and Muslims
Four major causes of water pollution in Africa
oil drilling, chemical fertilizers, wars, overpopulation, industry waste, poor sanitation system
In what two regions do most people in Africa live in or near. Give two reasons why they live their
Savanna and Rain forest
ample rainfall, fertile soil, biodiversity, jobs
Sever drought in this region is caused by little rain fall and arid hot climate. What major problems has this caused for people in this part of Africa (give three)
Sahel
famine/starvation/poverty/ lack of jobs/