Knowledge of Africa Flashcards
Where is Africa located?
Africa is located to the:
- north of Antarctica
- east of South America
- south of Europe
- west of Australia
Is Africa a country or continent?
Africa is a continent
How many countries are in Africa?
54
Name 5 misconceptions of Africa
- everyone is poor
- Africa is always hot
- there isn’t much technology
- Africa is a country
- all Africans live in huts in the middle of nowhere
EVIDENCE AGAINST:
Africa is full of dread and fear
- very vibrant, happy place
- many festivals across the country
EVIDENCE AGAINST:
There is no rainfall/water flow
- many large rivers
- longest river in the world (Nile River)
- lots of rainfall throughout the year
EVIDENCE AGAINST:
There is no snow
- high mountain ranges with snow at the top
- many countries graced with snowfall upon the landscape
EVIDENCE AGAINST:
Nothing ever grows in Africa
- Africa produces all the principal grains
- main crops grow in Africa
EVIDENCE AGAINST:
No one knows it’s Christmas
- many Christians in Africa
- Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in Sub-Saharan Africa
EVIDENCE AGAINST:
Africa is always hot
- deserts aren’t necessarily hot all the time
- much of Africa is not a desert
- it snows in Africa
- The largest vegetation zone in Africa is Savanna
definition of ‘BIOME’
regions of the world with similar climate (weather, temperature), animals + plants. The climate dictates what a biome will be like.
How many people populate Africa?
1.216 billion
Describe the relief of Africa.
- very high mountain ranges
- more mountains near the south of Africa
Which country in Africa has the highest population?
Nigeria
Which country in Africa has the lowest population?
Seychelles
Describe Africa’s vegetation.
Africa’s vegetation includes thick rain forests, tall grasslands, and desert areas.
Describe the culture of Africa.
Africa consists of a mixture of countries with various tribes, hundreds of ethnic groups, religions and many languages
definition of ‘physical features’
the natural features on the Earth’s surface.
definition of ‘human features’
things made or built by humans
e.g. cities, houses, roads, bridges
definition of ‘OASES’
places in a desert where water is found
definition of ‘traditional societies’
groups of people who have lived in the same place for a long time, passing down knowledge & customs through many generations
