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STUDY GUIDE AFRICA Don’t print this out! It’s too long. View the show. 1. Why is Africa called the plateau continent?. 5 Themes of Geography. most of the land is grassland most of the land is elevated most of the land is pulling apart plateau is French for “tubs of pigeon dung”.
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STUDY GUIDE AFRICA Don’t print this out! It’s too long. View the show
1. Why is Africa called the plateau continent? 5 Themes of Geography most of the land is grassland most of the land is elevated most of the land is pulling apart plateau is French for “tubs of pigeon dung”
1. Why is Africa called the plateau continent? 5 Themes of Geography most of the land is grassland most of the land is elevated most of the land is pulling apart plateau is French for “tubs of pigeon dung”
2. What is savanna? 5 Themes of Geography tallest mountain in Africa an area of semi-desert grasslands with scattered trees the smartest, most awesome girl in the whole school
2. What is savanna? 5 Themes of Geography tallest mountain in Africa an area of semi-desert grasslands with scattered trees the smartest, most awesome girl in the whole school
3. Why are rainforests threatened? 5 Themes of Geography deforestation desertification sahel because the monkeys yell and throw coconuts at the trees
3. Why are rainforests threatened? 5 Themes of Geography deforestation desertification sahel because the monkeys yell and throw coconuts at the trees
4. What do nomads do? 5 Themes of Geography mine diamonds drill for oil constantly move looking for grazing land and water teach the secret of always being happy
4. What do nomads do? 5 Themes of Geography mine diamonds drill for oil constantly move looking for grazing land and water teach the secret of always being happy
5. What 3 natural resources make the most money for Africans? 5 Themes of Geography crops, minerals, and timber peanuts, fish, and oil solar energy, gold, and fish killer bees, Ebola, and mint tea
5. What 3 natural resources make the most money for Africans? 5 Themes of Geography crops, minerals, and timber peanuts, fish, and oil solar energy, gold, and fish killer bees, Ebola, and mint tea
6. What are serious environmental problems in Africa? 5 Themes of Geography apartheid and mining deforestation, soil erosion, and desertification Great Rift Valley and the Sahel The trees are starting to fight back against the monkeys.
6. What are serious environmental problems in Africa? 5 Themes of Geography apartheid and mining deforestation, soil erosion, and desertification Great Rift Valley and the Sahel The trees are starting to fight back against the monkeys.
7. What is the problem with African rivers? 5 Themes of Geography Africa is all desert … there aren’t rivers there too many waterfalls and rapids they are too shallow for boats not enough ‘lazy river’ tubes
7. What is the problem with African rivers? 5 Themes of Geography Africa is all desert … there aren’t rivers there too many waterfalls and rapids they are too shallow for boats not enough ‘lazy river’ tubes
8. Why have so many people moved from rural areas to cities? 5 Themes of Geography for a job and better education for a job and to be close to family for a job and better roads to be able to live in a graveyard – most awesome!!
8. Why have so many people moved from rural areas to cities? 5 Themes of Geography for a job and better education for a job and to be close to family for a job and better roads to be able to live in a graveyard – most awesome!!
9. How have trade and being conquered affected the people of northern Africa? 5 Themes of Geography everyone learned English they all became democracies they have a mixed culture they trained their camels to spit on invaders
9. How have trade and being conquered affected the people of northern Africa? 5 Themes of Geography everyone learned English they all became democracies they have a mixed culture they trained their camels to spit on invaders
10. What language is used for communication and business in eastern Africa? 5 Themes of Geography Egyptian Swahili English cow language … moooooooo
10. What language is used for communication and business in eastern Africa? 5 Themes of Geography Egyptian Swahili English cow language … moooooooo
11. In central Africa, what’s the difference between life on the coast and life inland? 5 Themes of Geography as you go inland, people get richer as you go inland, people live longer as you go inland, people get poorer people on the coast often die from beach frisbee accidents
11. In central Africa, what’s the difference between life on the coast and life inland? 5 Themes of Geography as you go inland, people get richer as you go inland, people live longer as you go inland, people get poorer people on the coast often die from beach frisbee accidents
12. Many people in the southern region have left their countries and moved to South Africa. Why? 5 Themes of Geography to become jewelers to work in the mines to work on the oil rigs they’re looking for Sasquatch
12. Many people in the southern region have left their countries and moved to South Africa. Why? 5 Themes of Geography to become jewelers to work in the mines to work on the oil rigs they’re looking for Sasquatch
13. Where are the “tropics” located? between the Equator and the Prime Meridian between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn in Fraser… at the tanning place Climate and Climate Zones
13. Where are the “tropics” located? between the Equator and the Prime Meridian between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn in Fraser… at the tanning place Climate and Climate Zones
14. In addition to “distance from the Equator”, list 3 things that affect climate. Climate and Climate Zones elevation temperature nearness to large bodies of water ladders (climb-it) nearness to large landforms amount of rainfall
14. In addition to “distance from the Equator”, list 3 things that affect climate. Climate and Climate Zones elevation temperature nearness to large bodies of water ladders (climb-it) nearness to large landforms amount of rainfall
15. Why is Mt. Kilimanjaro snow-covered all year even though it’s near the Equator? Climate and Climate Zones The higher you go, the colder it gets It’s closer to the moon and outer space is cold Global Cooling It’s not snow, it’s dandruff.
15. Why is Mt. Kilimanjaro snow-covered all year even though it’s near the Equator? Climate and Climate Zones The higher you go, the colder it gets It’s closer to the moon and outer space is cold Global Cooling It’s not snow, it’s dandruff.
Climate and Climate Zones Line = temp. Bars = precip. Letters along bottom = months
Climate and Climate Zones What’s the hottest month?
Climate and Climate Zones What’s the hottest month? April
Climate and Climate Zones What’s the precipitation in July?
Climate and Climate Zones What’s the precipitation in July? About 260 mm
16. How do farmers prepare for heavy or light rainfall? Technology They harvest trees during the dry years. They install irrigation and drainage systems. They plant a variety of crops. They wear those silly umbrella hats.
16. How do farmers prepare for heavy or light rainfall? Technology They harvest trees during the dry years. They install irrigation and drainage systems. They plant a variety of crops. They wear those silly umbrella hats.
17. What type of farming is dominant in Africa? Technology subsistence commercial (business / cash crops) grassland Jello farming … harvesting is difficult.
17. What type of farming is dominant in Africa? Technology subsistence commercial (business / cash crops) grassland Jello farming … harvesting is difficult.
18. What types of jobs do most Africans have? Technology miners farmers fishermen professional ice hockey players
18. What types of jobs do most Africans have? Technology miners farmers fishermen professional ice hockey players
19. How do hybrid rice plants help Africa? Technology increased food production per plant less fertilizer is needed less water is needed It’s magic rice. It grows as Rice-a-Roni … box and all.
19. How do hybrid rice plants help Africa? Technology increased food production per plant less fertilizer is needed less water is needed It’s magic rice. It grows as Rice-a-Roni … box and all.
20. What are 3 advantages of the Aswan High Dam? Technology steady water supply diamond production flood control . better education electricity
20. What are 3 advantages of the Aswan High Dam? Technology steady water supply diamond production flood control . better education electricity
21. What is one disadvantage of the Aswan High Dam. Technology fish can suffocate oil drilling is interrupted silt is blocked .
21. What is one disadvantage of the Aswan High Dam. Technology fish can suffocate oil drilling is interrupted silt is blocked .
22. In what industry are ore cars and ventilation shafts used? Technology farming fishing mining underwater Nascar