Africa Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 impacts of colonization
A
Loss of culture
Loss of identity
Loss of history
2
Q
Explain the formation of the great rift valley
A
When 3 tectonic plates meet
The tectonic plates are large sections of the earths crust
3
Q
Why do rainforests occur near the equator
A
Rainforests occur near the equator since it’s where the sun emits the most sunlight
It experiences the most rainfall here due to the rising air
The rising air will evaporate into water vapor and condense into clouds
Precipitation then occurs (conventional rainfall )
