A body of water (lake, river, ocean)
What does return Migration mean?
moving back to where you came from
What is the official language of Sudan?
Arabic
What is the official language of Nigeria?
English
In most of Africa, who usually has higher literacy rates, men or women?
Men
Name one of the least dense populated areas of Africa. (has to be specific name)
The Sahara Desert
What is population dispersion?
The way a population is spaced across an area: driven largely by food supply and other resources.
What was the name of the group that was forced to leave Sudan during the civil war?
The Lost Boys
Is Nigeria an LDC or MDC?
LDC
Which country is more wealthy, Sudan or Nigeria?
Nigeria
Changes in the level of Lake Victoria would have a great effect on what river?
The Nile River
Give 3 examples of PUSH factors.
What is the capital of Sudan?
What's the capital of Nigeria?
Abuja
What is the term for a group of people who share a common language, culture, or history?
Ethnic group
What are some long term effects of drought and desertification?
Give THREE examples of PULL factors.
Better jobs, safer country, better climate, etc.
What are the two climates of Sudan?
Desert and semiarid
What are the two climates of Nigeria?
Tropical and semiarid
Why do most LDCs have youthful population pyramids?
Bad healthcare systems, poverty, and disease does not allow their populations to live into old age.
What is the population of Africa?
1.3 Billion
What are the 3 types of Population pyramids?
Youthful, aging, aged
What two countries did the lost boys go to before coming to the United States?
Ethiopia and Kenya
What are the 5 PUSH factors for leaving Nigeria?
1. Bad education
2. Terrorist group --> Boko Harum
3. Unemployment
4. Extreme Poverty
5. Civil War
What are the 3 reasons having a youthful population can be a challenge.
- puts strain on education and health services
- puts strain on food supplies
-Lack of available jobs in the future