Nigeria and Oil
Within 10 years, when was oil discovered in Nigeria?
1950s
Define "agricultural revolution"
Humans began to grow crops instead of gathering plants
What does "sub-Saharan" mean?
Land located SOUTH of the Sahara Desert
Define "immigrate"
To move somewhere else, permanently
What does a POLITICAL MAP show?
Things that were formed/created by humans
What 3 things are you expected to bring to class every day? BE VERY SPECIFIC
Sharpened pencil, charged Chromebook, your binder
Name all 3 countries in North America
The United States, Canada and Mexico
Define the word "coup"
An illegal take over by force, (usually taking over a government)
Why did the Bantu people NOT migrate to the North?
The Sahara Desert
In which direction does the Nile River flow?
The North
What is the most popular sport in South America?
Futbol
What does a PHYSICAL MAP show?
Landforms that were created by nature.
Give me an example of a PULL Factor
Answers will vary, but it should be something POSITIVE pulling people to a new place.
Define "contiguous"
All connected in one block
In addition to on the land, in what body of water were some of the oil rigs shown on page 395?
The Atlantic Ocean
In the picture on page 370, what CROP were the two women picking by hand?
Tea leaves
What is the large island nation that is to the West of the African continent?
Madagascar
Define "cuisine"
The food that is characteristic of a particular place (eating seafood when vacationing at the beach/shore)
Define "elevation"
The height of a physical feature above sea level.
Give me an example of a PUSH factor.
Answers will vary, but it should be something NEGATIVE pushing people to a new place.
Name the 2 US States that are "non-contiguous"
Hawaii and Alaska
Because of oil spills and accidents, what has happened in Nigeria?
Answers will vary: Pollution, loss of farmland, sickness, poverty, etc
What is a caravan?
A group of merchants traveling together for safety
Define "desertification"
Land changing to desert conditions, less fertile land to grow crops
What is one type of cuisine that is popular in coastal countries in South America?
Seafood
Name something you would find on a PHYSICAL MAP
Landforms, answers will vary
True or false; byproducts from oil/petroleum can be found in many of the foods you eat.
True
Define "temperate"
Mild, average, not too hot or cold
Name 2 of the 3 ethnic groups mentioned in the reading and shown on the map.
Hausa-Fulani
Igbo
Yoruba
What language was the most spoken by the Bantu people?
Swahili
What African country borders both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans?
Bonus points, name a famous person FROM South Africa.
South Africa.
In countries like Uruguay and Argentina where there is a lot of land for animals to graze, what would be a likely cuisine for people in those areas?
Meats from animals
Within 100 feet, what is the highest elevation in the state of Delaware?
Approximately 450 feet above sea level.
To get to the cafeteria from room 186, give me walking directions, using a compass rose.
Exiting the room, into the hallway, you go to the West. At the intersection, turn to the North, at the door of the cafeteria you enter by walking West again.
WHY are most major cities built near major bodies of water? 100 points for each qualifying answer
Answers will vary