1. Map Skills (you should be able to label the following
countries and geographic features on a blank map.
Sahara (Physical Map
& Climate Map) Tropical Rain Forest (Climate Map)
Sahel (Climate Map) Savanna
(Climate Map)
Congo River (Physical Map) Democratic
Republic of the Congo (Zaire) (Political Map)
Niger River (Physical Map) Egypt
(Political Map)
Nile River (Physical Map) Kenya
(Political Map)
Lake Tanganyika (Physical Map) Nigeria
(Political Map)
Lake Victoria (Physical Map) South Africa (Political Map)
Atlas Mountains (Physical Map) Kalahari Desert (Physical Map)
Sudan (Political Map) South
Sudan (Political Map)
2. Define
the following key terms (flashcards are a good idea!):
- Desertification – fertile land turning into desert
- Deforestation – mass removal of forests
- Drought – lack of water
- Malaria – deadly disease carried by mosquitoes
- Irrigation – process of providing water to crops through pipes, ditches, or streams
- Culture – a society’s way of life, including language, clothing, food, beliefs, etc…
3. Geography and Climate of Africa: Respond to
the following questions in a descriptive and meaningful way.
What are the names of the three major rivers in Africa? Which one
is the world’s longest river and which direction does this river flow (north,
south, west or east)? Nile, Congo, Niger, the Nile is the longest and it flows
north
Describe the 4 climate zones:
Sahara – World’s largest sand desert, very hot and dry
Sahel – Area south of the Sahara, some shrubs, but is a
growing desert
Savanna – grasslands with few trees
Tropical Rain Forest – lush forests
4. Environmental Issues of Africa
What is the name of the climate zone where desertification
takes place?
Sahel
What are the main causes of desertification in Africa?
1.) Poor farming practices
2.) Drought
3.) Overgrazing
Why are African families cutting down trees?
They need more farmland
How is poor soil related to deforestation in
sub-Saharan Africa?
Many times, deforestation leads to
desertification
What are the two main water issues in
Africa?
Water pollution and water shortage
5. Cultures of
Africa
What is the difference between an ethnic
group and a religious group?
You should know J
What is the
prominent religion/beliefs in each of the following cultures:
Arab: Islam
Bantu: Beliefs they
had before Islam and Christianity were introduced
Swahili: Islam
Ashanti:
Supernatural and spiritual powers
