Map Of Africa Flashcards

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What are the lines from north to south on a world map called?

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Lines of Longitude

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What are the lines from East to West on a world map called?

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Lines of latitude.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is a line of latitude that cuts the so of the earth in half from east to west.

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Where is the Tropic of Cancer?

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North of the equator

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Where is the Tropic of Capricorn ?

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South of the equator

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Do all three of these lines run through Africa ?

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Yes

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What ocean lies off the west coast of Africa?

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Atlantic Ocean

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Name the biggest lake in Africa

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Lake Victoria

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What is the highest mountain peak in Africa?

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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In which country is it found?

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Tanzania

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In which country is the Nile river found?

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Egypt

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Into which sea does the Nile river flow?

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Mediterranean Sea

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Name the deserts found in Africa

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Sahara
Libyan
Namib
Kgalagadi

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Name the big island found off the south east coast of Africa

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Madagascar

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Name one country I. Africa that is found north of the Equator

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Chad

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