Sahara Desert
What continent is the Sahara Desert located on?
What is Africa
The Sahel is a transition zone between what two regions?
Sahara Desert and the Savannah
What kind of vegetation is found in the Savannah?
Grasslands with scattered trees
Is the Sahara Desert the world’s largest hot desert?
Yes
What is the main environmental issue facing the Sahel?
Desertification
Name one famous African animal that lives in the Savannah.
Lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra,
Name one country entirely or partially covered by the Sahara Desert.
Egypt,Niger, Sudan.
Which direction is the Sahel from the Sahara—north or south?
South
The Serengeti Plains are an example of what type of land?
Savannah
What is the main climate type of the Sahara?
Arid/Desert
Name one country that the Sahel passes through.
Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea
What is the main economic activity for people living in the Savannah?
Farming or herding/grazing livestock
What is one major challenge for people living in the Sahara?
Extreme heat, lack of water, sandstorms
What is the typical climate of the Sahel?
(Semi-arid)
How does the Savannah’s climate differ from the rainforest?
It has a wet and dry season, less rainfall