Climates and Ecosystems of Africa

Which of the following is a disease that is spread by mosquitoes and is commonly found only in tropical areas?

malaria

Malaria is a disease spread through __________.

mosquitoes

Where is the Sahel located on the map above?

region A

"Sahel" means __________ in Arabic.

shore

Which of the following ecosystems is located in Region C on the map above?

the Namib Desert

In which of the following ecosystems do many plants survive off the moisture created by coastal fogs?

the Namib desert

All of the following techniques are being used to fight the spread of malaria in Africa, except __________.

vaccinating people

According to the map above, what is the likelihood of an American living in the United States getting malaria?

There is very little chance of catching malaria in the US.

The Serengeti is an example of a __________ ecosystem.

grassland

Malaria is considered to be an endemic disease because it __________.

is commonly found only in tropical climates