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Africa Mrs.fountians
Africa definitions and such
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the sahal | A transitional zone between the dry Sahara desert and the grasslands of the Savannah. Dry region that is starting to become a desert. |
| Tropical rainforest | Second largest tropical rain forest in the world. |
| Savannah | Flat rolling lands 4.5 million square miles long |
| Kalahari desert | Dry sandy area in southern Africa 50 miles long |
| Atlas montian | Runs along the North Africa in Morocco |
| Niger river | River that runs through western Africa |
| Nile river | worlds largest river |
| Mt Kilimanjaro | Tallest mountain in Africa and 19,340 ft above sea level |
| Lake Victoria | Largest lake in Africa but shallow. |
| Equator | Invisible line that is on earth |
| Prime merridian | Separates to make directions |
| Deforestation | Cut down all forest |
| Desertification | Suitable for farming in desert |
| Ethnic group | Group with no religion |
| Religion group | Group with a religion |