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Discover the diverse landscapes of Africa, from the Sahara Desert to the lush forests of the Congo River. Learn about the regions, vegetation zones, and kingdoms that shaped the continent's history.
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Skip a page then,Warm Up • Where is Africa? • What are the four regions of Africa? • What are the four types of vegetation zones? • In what ways were rivers useful to the people of Africa? • Why did west and north Africa have limited contact? • What were the three great kingdoms of West Africa? • BONUS: What bodies of water surround Africa?
Warm Up • Where is Africa? (p. 1) • What are the four regions of Africa? (p. 1) • What are the four types of vegetation zones? (p. 2) • In what ways were rivers useful to the people of Africa? (p. 3) • Why did west and north Africa have limited contact? (p. 4) • What were the three great kingdoms of West Africa? (p. 4) • BONUS: What bodies of water surround Africa? (p. 1)
Desert • Sahara Desert • 3rd Largest • Hot and Dry • Mountains and Volcanoes • Rivers • Seasonal
Savanna • Half of Africa • Tropical Grassland • High Rainfall in Summer • Dry in Winter • Scattered Trees • Many types of animals
Sahel • Semi-Desert • Land between Desert and Savanna • Grasses and Shrubs • Sunny, hot, dry, and windy • Nomads
Forrest • Rivers, Rain, and swamps • Many types of plants and animals • Many Small Tribes • Congo River • 2nd largest in world