Geography Chapter 21 Flashcards
1
Q
How have wind and water shaped important physical features of the Sahara?
A
a. Wind blows sand and dust
B. Depressions collect water from rare rainstorms
2
Q
Why are plants and animals in Egypt limited to mostly areas along the Nile Valley and Delta?
A
These areas have abundant bird life, and Egypt is mostly all desert
3
Q
Which ethnic group makes up the majority of North Africa’s population - when did this ethnic group first move into North Africa?
A
Arabs or Arab berbers; Arab Armies
4
Q
What is the main religion of North Africa and the two minority religions?
A
Islam; Christian and Jewish
5
Q
Why have many people in this region left to find work elsewhere and what is making the problem worse?
A
Because of freedom and independence
