geog africa Flashcards
what is the current approximate population of africa
1.3 billion- second most populated continent
What is a biome?
a large region with its own distinct climate; plants and animals. the climate dictates what a biome will be like. that’s because plants and animals adapt to suit the climate
What is a desert
An area with low precipitation (under 250mm annually) and low vegetation
What is the area of the Sahara desert in africa
Over 9 million km squared
What is desertification
Where the land is being turned into desert; often through overuse
What is the climate like in a Savannah Grassland
Warm and wet all year with a wet season but a longer dry one
What is the climate like in a Hot Desert
Hot in the day but cold at night because there are no clouds to insulate. Very little rain and strong wind
What is the climate like in a Semidesert
High temperatures. Some rain over a few months of the year but the rest of the year is very dry
What is the climate like in a Tropical Rainforest
Warm and wet all year
Name some countries in the South of Africa
Republic of South Africa; Namibia; Botswana
Name some countries in the north of Africa
Libya; Egypt; Algeria; Morocco
Name some countries in the East of Africa
Somalia; Sudan; Tanzania
Name some countries in the West of Africa
Guinea; Ghana; Nigeria; Cameroon
Name some countries in Central Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo; Gabon; Central African Republic
What is the highest mountain in Africa and where is it located
Mount Kilimanjaro- Tanzania
