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Title: Africa


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Africa
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North Africa
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Sahara Desert
  • Covers most of North Africa
  • Most people settle near oases

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The Nile River
  • The Blue Nile and the
  • White Nile intersect and
  • flow Northward

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Egypt
  • The Aswan High Dam has caused problems for
    farmers in Egypt
  • Situated across the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt
  • The dam has blocked the flooding of the Nile,
    stopping the flow of nutrients that fertilize
    the soil

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Sahel
  • Has a steppe climate that supports grazing
    animals
  • Effected by Desertification- what is it?

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Savanna
  • Located south of the Sahel
  • In danger of becoming arid

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North Africa Overview
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West Africa
  • Climate changes from North to South
  • Sahara desert covers the northern part of West
    Africa
  • The Savanna in West Africa provides an adequate
    climate for farming
  • Contains part of the tropical rainforest

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West Africa Overview
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East Africa
  • Contains very hot lakes

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The Great Rift Valley
  • Formed by the spreading of tectonic plates
  • Caused volcanic eruptions
  • Resulted in a 3,700 mile trench

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East Africa Overview
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Central Africa
  • Congo River provides transportation for this
    region
  • The main rivers of Central Africa contain rapids
    and waterfalls making it difficult to travel

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Central Africa Tropical Rainforests
  • Warm and rainy
  • Humid tropical climate
  • Threatened by logging and huntingwhich is
    called?

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Central Africa Overview
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Southern Africa
  • Lies on a large plateau
  • Major Rivers Orange River and Limpopo River
  • Veld- open grassland areas of South Africa
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