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Africa Geography
Geography of Africa Test Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Desertification | the process in which grasslands turn into deserts |
| Deforestation | the destruction of trees and rainforests |
| Sahel | the transition zone between the Sahara desert and the rainforests |
| Savanna | grasslands |
| Sahara | the largest desert in the world; located in Northern Africa |
| Where do most people live in Africa? | Near rivers and along the coasts |
| Which areas in the Sahara have high population densities? | Along the Nile River and near oases |
| Where are rainforests located in Africa? | in Central Africa along the Congo River |
| Which environmental issue is negatively impacting the rainforests? | deforestation |
| What type of job do people in the rainforest have? | logging |
| Where is the Sahel located in Africa? | south of the Sahara and north of the rainforests |
| Which environmental issue is negatively impacting the Sahel? | desertification |
| What types of jobs do people have in the Sahel? | subsistence farming and herding animals |
| Subsistence farming | when farmers only grow enough food for their families to survive |
| What is the relationship between literacy rate and standard of living? | The higher the literacy rate, the higher the standard of living |
| What is the difference between ethnic groups and religious groups? | Ethnic groups share a common culture, traditions, history, and language. Religious groups share a common religion. |
| Where do Arabs live in Africa? | In the northern and eastern parts of Africa |
| Which religion do most Arabs practice? | Islam |
| Where do the Ashanti live in Africa? | Ghana |
| Which religions to the Ashanti practice? | traditional religions, Islam, and Christianity |
| Where do the Swahili live in Africa? | East Africa |
| Which religion do most Swahili practice? | Islam |
| Describe the Bantu people. | The Bantu people migrated from the Sahara desert throughout central and southern Africa. Many people in Africa can trace their language and cultures to the Bantu. |
| What are the two most common religions in Africa? | Christianity and Islam |
| What are "water wars"? | Disagreements between countries about how to share the limited fresh water resources |
| Why are "water wars" becoming a reality in Africa? | The amount of clean fresh water is shrinking, while the population in Africa is continuing to grow. |
| What are the causes of desertification? | overgrazing, drought, poor farming practices, and deforestation |
| How is desertification negatively impacting the people in Africa? | Farmers are unable to use their land once it becomes a desert which leads to poverty and starvation. |
| How does polluted water impact people in Africa? | It is difficult for people to find clean water to drink and use in Africa. Drinking polluted water can lead to sickness and even death. |
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