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AFRICA: Q&A 1. Africa is which of the following? a country a continent a capital city an ocean

2. The climate in Africa is hot and dry hot and wet similar to Western Canada all of the above

3. Which of the following physical features is in Africa? the Sahara Desert the Himalayan mountain range the Amazon River all of the above

4. Which of the following is a major export of most of Africa? circus animals automobiles agricultural products computers

5. Where do most African people live? in densely populated cities in rural areas in high rise buildings in the jungle

Answer 1.b) A continent: there are more than 50 countries in Africa. 2.d) All of the above: from the desert in the north, to the central jungle, to the highlands of Ethiopia, the climate varies greatly. 3.a) The Sahara Desert: the largest desert in the world. 4.c) Agricultural products: Africans export a variety of foods like peanuts, cooking oils, pineapples, apples, and many more. 5.b) In rural areas: there are large cities in Africa, but most people live in the countryside.

Issues in Africa Summary : Issues Africa Today I. To increase economic stability, African countries are trying to diversify their economies. II. Africans today are working to increase literacy rates and life expectancy. III. Africans are trying to address environmental issues, such as soil erosion, through the help of science, education, and the sensible use of land and other resources. I. Economic Issues/ problems/ challenges a. Farming -Farming Improvements b. Mining c. Economic Challenges –Export and Import II. Social Issues a. Education b. Health c. Preventing Disease –Aids (HIV) III. Environmental Issues a. Soil problems b. Solutions from Science–irrigation projects, hybrids –diversify.