Geography 7 Flashcards
Place in the desert where water can be found
Oasis
Park-like landscape of grasslands with scattered trees that can survive in dry spells, found in tropical areas with dry seasons
Savanna
Egyptians who belong to an ancient christian church
Copts
Present in a region since ancient or prehistoric times
Indigenous
How many square miles of oases are across the Sahara?
About only 800 square miles
Where is Islam the majority religion in modern-day Africa?
Islam is practiced as a majority religion across North Africa, it is also dominant in coastal east Africa.
What geographic feature acts as an unofficial dividing line between North Africa and the rest of the continent?
The Sahara desert
How have settlement patterns in Africa changed since 1950?
One-seventh of the population lived in cities in 1950, two-fifths of the population lives in cities today.
What are Copts and how are they different from other Christians in Africa?
Chritian Egyptians, a large minority in Egypt, Copts speak Arabic a language commonly associated with muslims.
What different religions are practiced in Africa?
Islam, Christianity, Indigenous, or native religions are also practiced in Africa.
A business that has groups of workers who provide customer service by phone
Call center
Common currency used by several West and CentralAfrican countries
CFA franc
How is government leadership different in a democracy and an autocracy?
In a democracy leaders are chosen by voters or elected officials, in an autocratic government one leader controls the government.
Name 2 issues in Kenya and Nigeria that indicate that those countries’ governments are not full democracy?
- Voter intimidation
- Limits on press freedom
How are the governments of South Africa and Equatorial Guinea different?
South Africa is a democracy and Equatorial Guinea is an autocracy
How are agricultural exports an example of the use of natural resources?
Agricultural exports depend on fertile soil which is a natural resource.
What products does Nigeria specialize in?
Nigeria almost exclusively exports oil and natural gas.
Using the chart on page 428, how do capital investment and literacy rates vary in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa?
Capital investment is highest in South Africa and lowest in Kenya, literacy rates are also highest in South Africa but lowest in Nigeria
How can corruption affect the government?
If government officials use power for their own game it can hurt the people they represent.
