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Physical Geography
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2nd largest continent
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AFRICA = a huge Plateau Plateau – high, flat land
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Sahara Desert Largest desert in the world
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Sahel means “shore of the desert” right below the Sahara
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Desertification expansion of dry conditions into moist areas
caused by human activities
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What kind of human activities cause desertification?
Farming Drilling for water, which causes salt in the soil, which prevents growth Overgrazing of animals Animals trampling the soil, causing it to erode Increased population levels
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Nile River world’s longest river lifeline for ancient Egypt
Used for irrigation
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Great Rift Valley Huge valley in east Africa (Plates pulling apart)
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Africa's highest mountain
Mount Kilimanjaro Africa's highest mountain
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Serengeti Plain * vast grassland
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Rain Forest – in the center of Africa
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Besides deforestation, what human activity threatens the biodiversity of the rainforests in Africa?
Poaching
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Natural Resources Africa is rich in oil, lumber, and minerals (gold, diamonds)
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1 2 3 Sub region Countries History Modern problems Economic activities
Major Landforms Sketch Map (p. 430) 1 2 3
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4 5 Sub region Countries History Modern problems Economic activities
Major Landforms Sketch Map (p. 430) 4 5
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