Africa Review

Africa Review

What desert covers 40% of Africa’s land?

Sahara Desert

This is the longest river in the world

Nile River

This desert is located in South-East Africa

Kalahari Desert

This is a 3000 mile river running through

Central Africa

Congo River

This is a water source used for hydro-electric

power

Zembezi River

What are the causes of desertification

Overgrazing by cattleOvercutting of treesLack of crop rotation

What helps to slow desertification?

Crop rotation, crop terracing, the planting

of grass and trees

What are the two world famous

mountains in East Africa?

Kenya and Kilimanjaro

What are the main crops of Africa

Peanuts, Cotton, Cocoa, and Coffee

What is the main source of electrical

power?

Hydro

What natural resources does Africa

Have?

Diamonds, Gold, Copper, Cobalt

What are the two main diseases we discussed,

and how is disease affecting Africa?

African Sleeping Sickness and Aids/HIV

Lost productivity, loss of animals, orphaned children, loss of labor