AFRICA AND SOUTHWEST ASIA 3C LEVELS

LEARNING: I will be able to compare various world regions and countries using data from geographic tools, including maps, charts, graphs, databases, and models.

AFRICA SOUTHWEST ASIA A*K*A MIDDLE EAST

Africa and SW Asia (a*k*a The Middle East) are located in the Eastern Hemisphere.Africa and SW Asia (a*k*a The Middle East) are located in the Eastern Hemisphere. Both areas are bordered by the following bodies of water: Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Indian OceanBoth areas are bordered by the following bodies of water: Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Indian Ocean The world’s largest desert, The Sahara Desert, is located in Africa.The world’s largest desert, The Sahara Desert, is located in Africa. The Arabian Peninsula, where Saudi Arabia, Yemen, & Oman are located, is covered mainly by a large desert.The Arabian Peninsula, where Saudi Arabia, Yemen, & Oman are located, is covered mainly by a large desert. The longest river in this region is the Nile River (4,132miles long)The longest river in this region is the Nile River (4,132miles long) Highest Point is Kuh-e Damavand in Iran & the lowest point is the Dead Sea between Israel and Jordan (Dead Sea on pg 449)Highest Point is Kuh-e Damavand in Iran & the lowest point is the Dead Sea between Israel and Jordan (Dead Sea on pg 449) Driest place is Aden, Yemen. This area gets an average of 1.8 inches of rain per yearDriest place is Aden, Yemen. This area gets an average of 1.8 inches of rain per year

Level 1 You will be using the textbook to complete this level. This activity will require you to use geographic tools (maps, charts, etc…) to get familiar with the continent of Africa and Southwest Asia.You will be using the textbook to complete this level. This activity will require you to use geographic tools (maps, charts, etc…) to get familiar with the continent of Africa and Southwest Asia. 1. Pg 448 (Physical Map) – Write and answer questions 1&21. Pg 448 (Physical Map) – Write and answer questions 1&2 2. Pg 452 (Population Map) – Write and answer questions 1 & 22. Pg 452 (Population Map) – Write and answer questions 1 & 2 3. Pg 453 (Climate Map) – Write and answer questions 1 & 23. Pg 453 (Climate Map) – Write and answer questions 1 & 2 4. Pg 471 (Cartograms) – Read about what a cartogram is and how to read one. Answer questions 1 – 3 on pg Pg 471 (Cartograms) – Read about what a cartogram is and how to read one. Answer questions 1 – 3 on pg 471.

Level 2 – Map Making You will be given a blank map of Africa and SW Asia. You will trace those maps into your journal. You will label the countries in each area. You will then turn those maps into physical feature maps. You must color the maps in a way that shows their major physical features. You will then have to use the information on your map to describe the similarities and differences between each area. (You can write a paragraph or create a Venn diagram)

CLICKER TIME!!! Turn to the map on page 448 to help you answer the following questions. 1. What is the name of the large peninsula in Southwest Asia?1. What is the name of the large peninsula in Southwest Asia? A – Sinai Peninsula B – Yemen Peninsula C – Arabian Peninsula D – Oman Peninsula

CLICKER TIME!!! Turn to the map on page 448 to help you answer the following questions. 2. What country has a mountain with an elevation greater than 16,000 feet? A – Turkey B – Algeria C – Egypt D – Morocco

CLICKER TIME!!! Turn to the map on page 451 to help you answer the following questions. 3. Which of the following is a dominant major resource produced throughout Northern Africa and SW Asia? A – Natural Gas B – Oil C – Silver D – Seafood

CLICKER TIME!!! Turn to the map on page 451 to help you answer the following questions. 4. Based on the map, how is oil transported out of SW Asia and North Africa? A – Plane B – Train C – Ship D – Truck

LEVEL THREETEAM PROJECTDUE FRIDAY Count off 1-5 in your team. Compare regions: North Africa, South Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa.Count off 1-5 in your team. Compare regions: North Africa, South Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa. Part 1: create a chart. 1.Include a city for each region 2.Include a physical feature for each region. 3.Include the land use for each region 4.Include the population for each region 5.Include the climate of each region Part 2: Create a map of Africa. 1.Highlight the city of each region. 2.Label the physical feature of each region. 3.Show the land use symbols and include a legion. 4.Indicate the population by colors on the map. Include a legion. 5.Label the climate type of each region. Use large paper for map, and chart. Due on Friday!