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Sub-Sahara Africa SOL Review

What name is given to countries of Africa below the Sahara Desert?

SUB-SAHARAN

What is desertification?

THE PROCESS OF THE DESERT INCREASING IN SIZE DUE TO FARMERS EXHAUSTING THE SOIL.

The Equator runs through the middle of Africa. What climates are found on either side of the Equator?

TROPICAL WET, TROPICAL DRY, SEMI-ARID (STEPPE); ARID (DESERT)

What area just south of the Sahara is undergoing desertification?

THE SAHEL

What name is given to TROPICAL grasslands with scattered trees?

TROPICAL SAVANNAH

Africa is one large series of ____.

PLATEAUS

The eastern side of Africa has the GREAT RIFT VALLEY. What two lakes are located along this rift?

LAKE VICTORIA AND LAKE TANGANYIKA

Steep cliffs that drop off into the ocean are called_______.

ESCARPMENTS

Is river transportation in Sub-Saharan Africa impeded?

YES, BY WATERFALLS CALLED CATARACTS, AND RAPIDS.

What is the most famous waterfalls in Africa?

VICTORIA FALLS

Is hydroelectric power important on the Zambezi River in Africa?

YES

Does Africa’s coastline have many natural harbors?

NO. THERE ARE VERY FEW.

What do we call interior countries that are surrounded by land?

LANDLOCKED

Are landlocked countries at a disadvantage in trading?

YES. TRANSPORTATION IS MORE DIFFICULT.

Much Imperialism was practiced in Africa. What is Imperialism?

THE BUILDING OF EMPIRES IN AFRICA, ASIA AND ELSEWHERE BY OUTSIDE COUNTRIES.

Does Sub-Sahara Africa have an uneven population distribution?

YES. THERE ARE MANY ETHNIC GROUPS, LANGUAGES AND CUSTOMS.

What is the main occupation in Sub- Saharan Africa?

SUBSISTENCE FARMING AND PASTORALISM (HERDING)

What is the main river in western Africa?

THE NIGER RIVER

Dakar is the capital of Senegal and is the westernmost city in Africa. Why is it important?

HUGE CENTER OF TRADE!

What oceans are on either side of Africa?

ATLANTIC OCEAN INDIAN OCEAN

Sub-Sahara Africa has the world’s highest birthrate, highest mortality rate, shortest life expectancy and a large percentage of people are under 15 year of age. Are these countries developed or developing?

DEVELOPING

Does Sub-Saharan Africa have a high or low literacy rate?

LOW

Africa has the world’s fastest urbanization rate. What does this mean?

THE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE FROM RURAL AREAS TO CITIES.

Most coastal cities are trading centers along rivers. What is the largest coastal trading city in West Africa?

LAGOS, NIGERIA

Because of the low literacy rate, how is most history passed along?

ORAL TRADITION

African culture is diverse. The diversity is reflected in…

MASKS, SCULPTURE, DANCE, MUSIC, DRESS AND JEWELRY

The Tutsis and Hutus fought in …..

BURUNDI AND RWANDA

South Africa is the world’s largest producer of __________.

GOLD AND INDUSTRIAL DIAMONDS

What two countries have created huge game preserves?

KENYA AND TANZANIA

These game preserves have resulted in tourism based on a concern for the environment. What is this called?

ECOTOURISM

The capital of South Africa owes its growth to gold mining. What is it?

JOHANNESBURG

What South Africa city grew up as a supply center for ships?

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

What canal in Africa provided for a short cut from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?

SUEZ CANAL

What is the political union of Africa to promote economic development, democracy and human rights?

AU AFRICAN UNION