Geographic Africa Regions Flashcards
What region has several spread throughout Africa?
The Savanna
Where is the Serengeti Plain?
The Savanna
People who build towns here must do so by a river or oasis
The Sahara
Mostly made up of scattered trees and shrubs
The Savanna
Located on the Equator
The Rainforest
The USA can fit inside it
Sahara
Receives up to 8 feet of rainfall
The Rainforest
In danger of constant deforestation
The Rainforest
Contains 70% of Africa’s plant and animal life
Rainforest
Home to mountains, volcanoes, lakes, and hot springs
Great Rift Valley
Largest desert in the world
Sahara
Home to Mt, Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa
The Great Rift Valley
Located in the Congo River Basin
Rainforest
Salt is mined across the region and has been a important export for thousands of years in Africa
Sahara
Home of the Acacia Tree
Savanna