Geography of Africa
What material was most likely used to build ancient homes in the Sahara or Sahel region?
Mud or Clay bricks.
The Gulf of Guinea is ______ of the Sahara Desert.
South
What physical feature in Africa borders the Mediterranean Sea?
The Sahara Desert
Which region of Africa is at high risk of desertification?
The Sahel
Why did early humans settle near rivers or river valleys in Africa?
These areas had the most resources.
The Congo River Basin is ____ of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
West
What is desertification?
When an area becomes drier and changes into desert.
How is the savanna similar to the rain forest in Africa?
Both have a wide variety of animal species.
What is similar about the desert and savanna zones in Africa?
Both have high temperatures.
What is a negative effect that humans have had on Africa's waterways?
Dams have changed river flows, which has led to erosion.
Which geographic feature covers most of North Africa?
Desert
Why is Africa's Sahel region decreasing in size?
Desertification
Where is the Serengeti Plain located?
East Africa
Which body of water does the Nile River flow into?
Mediterranean Sea
What is an example of how natural resources helped advance technology in ancient Africa?
People used bones to make tools.
How did natural resources influence ancient humans in Africa?
People used natural resources to make ceramics, clothing, and crafts.
Which geographic zone is green with grass and lakes?
Savanna
