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Which continent is the second largest in the world?
Which continent is the second largest in the world?
- Europe
- Asia
- North America
- Africa (correct)
Approximately what percentage of the world's total land area does Africa cover?
Approximately what percentage of the world's total land area does Africa cover?
- 20 percent (correct)
- 10 percent
- 40 percent
- 30 percent
Which meridian passes through the Atlas Mountains in Africa?
Which meridian passes through the Atlas Mountains in Africa?
- Tropic of Capricorn
- International Date Line
- Prime Meridian (correct)
- Tropic of Cancer
Which sea borders Africa to the north?
Which sea borders Africa to the north?
Which ocean lies to the east of Africa?
Which ocean lies to the east of Africa?
Which of the following regions is NOT considered one of the main divisions of Africa?
Which of the following regions is NOT considered one of the main divisions of Africa?
What geological feature is Africa largely composed of?
What geological feature is Africa largely composed of?
Which of the following is the largest continuous plateau in Africa?
Which of the following is the largest continuous plateau in Africa?
Along which border does the Ruwenzori Range stretch?
Along which border does the Ruwenzori Range stretch?
What is the name of the highest mountain in the Atlas range and where is it located?
What is the name of the highest mountain in the Atlas range and where is it located?
Which of the following rivers is the longest in the world?
Which of the following rivers is the longest in the world?
The Drakensberg Mountains serve as the headwaters for which major river in South Africa?
The Drakensberg Mountains serve as the headwaters for which major river in South Africa?
Which river is also known as the Zaire River?
Which river is also known as the Zaire River?
In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro located?
In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro located?
Which of these lakes is the largest in Africa and part of the Nile River system?
Which of these lakes is the largest in Africa and part of the Nile River system?
Which of the following is the world's largest hot desert?
Which of the following is the world's largest hot desert?
Which desert is considered the oldest, with arid or semi-arid conditions for at least 80 million years?
Which desert is considered the oldest, with arid or semi-arid conditions for at least 80 million years?
Which of the following plants is native to the Namib Desert and known for growing only two leaves throughout its life?
Which of the following plants is native to the Namib Desert and known for growing only two leaves throughout its life?
The African Savanna is located between which two landforms?
The African Savanna is located between which two landforms?
Which geological fault system stretches approximately 6,400 kilometers from Asia to Mozambique?
Which geological fault system stretches approximately 6,400 kilometers from Asia to Mozambique?
The Great Lakes can be found in which continent?
The Great Lakes can be found in which continent?
Which of the following is a common animal found in the Kalahari Desert?
Which of the following is a common animal found in the Kalahari Desert?
What are the two seasons in the African Savanna?
What are the two seasons in the African Savanna?
How many countries are there in Africa, according to the United Nations?
How many countries are there in Africa, according to the United Nations?
Which geological process is primarily responsible for the formation of some plateaus in Africa?
Which geological process is primarily responsible for the formation of some plateaus in Africa?
The formation of mountain ranges, flat lands, and deep depressions in East Africa is attributed to what?
The formation of mountain ranges, flat lands, and deep depressions in East Africa is attributed to what?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the economic significance of the Ruwenzori Range?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the economic significance of the Ruwenzori Range?
What geographical role do the Drakensberg Mountains play in South Africa's river system?
What geographical role do the Drakensberg Mountains play in South Africa's river system?
What unique characteristic defines Mount Kilimanjaro in terms of its geological structure?
What unique characteristic defines Mount Kilimanjaro in terms of its geological structure?
How do African rivers contribute to maintaining biodiversity?
How do African rivers contribute to maintaining biodiversity?
The confluence of the Blue Nile River and the White Nile River occurs in which of the following countries?
The confluence of the Blue Nile River and the White Nile River occurs in which of the following countries?
Which river flows through and defines the borders of countries from West to East?
Which river flows through and defines the borders of countries from West to East?
Which lake is not considered one of the African Great Lakes and is also not part of the Nile river system?
Which lake is not considered one of the African Great Lakes and is also not part of the Nile river system?
Considering Africa's location and the Prime Meridian's path, what is a consequence of the Prime Meridian cutting through the coast of West Africa?
Considering Africa's location and the Prime Meridian's path, what is a consequence of the Prime Meridian cutting through the coast of West Africa?
Given that the Equator divides Africa into North and South, and considering the distribution of climate zones, which of the following is a valid inference?
Given that the Equator divides Africa into North and South, and considering the distribution of climate zones, which of the following is a valid inference?
How does the extensive coastline along the Atlantic Ocean impact Africa, compared to its other coastlines?
How does the extensive coastline along the Atlantic Ocean impact Africa, compared to its other coastlines?
Considering the geological history mentioned, how might the movement of tectonic plates have influenced the distribution of resources in Africa?
Considering the geological history mentioned, how might the movement of tectonic plates have influenced the distribution of resources in Africa?
Given the division of Africa into regions such as North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa, which of the following best describes the criteria used for this categorization?
Given the division of Africa into regions such as North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa, which of the following best describes the criteria used for this categorization?
If Southern Africa is defined as the portion south of 10°S latitude, how does this geographical position likely influence its climate and ecosystems?
If Southern Africa is defined as the portion south of 10°S latitude, how does this geographical position likely influence its climate and ecosystems?
Considering that Africa is surrounded by several major bodies of water, how do these oceanic boundaries collectively influence the continent's climate and weather patterns?
Considering that Africa is surrounded by several major bodies of water, how do these oceanic boundaries collectively influence the continent's climate and weather patterns?
How does the Namib Desert differ from the Sahara Desert in terms of age and dune characteristics?
How does the Namib Desert differ from the Sahara Desert in terms of age and dune characteristics?
Which characteristic distinguishes the Kalahari Desert from the Sahara and Namib Deserts?
Which characteristic distinguishes the Kalahari Desert from the Sahara and Namib Deserts?
How do the wet and dry seasons influence wildlife patterns in the African Savanna?
How do the wet and dry seasons influence wildlife patterns in the African Savanna?
What geological process primarily shaped the wind-shaped sand masses common in the Kalahari Desert?
What geological process primarily shaped the wind-shaped sand masses common in the Kalahari Desert?
What is a unique adaptation of the Welwitschia plant that allows it to survive in the harsh Namib Desert?
What is a unique adaptation of the Welwitschia plant that allows it to survive in the harsh Namib Desert?
How does the Great Rift Valley's geological activity impact its lake system?
How does the Great Rift Valley's geological activity impact its lake system?
Considering its geographical location, how does the Great Rift Valley influence regional biodiversity?
Considering its geographical location, how does the Great Rift Valley influence regional biodiversity?
What is the approximate distance from South Africa's Cape of Good Hope to the Suez Canal in Egypt?
What is the approximate distance from South Africa's Cape of Good Hope to the Suez Canal in Egypt?
In what way does the location of the African Savanna contribute to its distinct climate and biodiversity?
In what way does the location of the African Savanna contribute to its distinct climate and biodiversity?
Africa is the largest continent in the world.
Africa is the largest continent in the world.
The African continent experiences only hot desert climates.
The African continent experiences only hot desert climates.
Africa has been a part of the Earth for 4.55 billion years.
Africa has been a part of the Earth for 4.55 billion years.
The Prime Meridian passes through Australia.
The Prime Meridian passes through Australia.
The Equator divides Africa into two equal parts.
The Equator divides Africa into two equal parts.
Africa's total land area is about 50 percent of the world's total land area.
Africa's total land area is about 50 percent of the world's total land area.
The Southern Ocean lies to the extreme south of Africa.
The Southern Ocean lies to the extreme south of Africa.
Most of the African continent is composed of plateaus with uniform elevations.
Most of the African continent is composed of plateaus with uniform elevations.
The East African Plateau is lower than that of southern Africa.
The East African Plateau is lower than that of southern Africa.
The Drakensberg Mountains are located on the northern edge of the continent.
The Drakensberg Mountains are located on the northern edge of the continent.
Mount Kilimanjaro is part of a large mountain range.
Mount Kilimanjaro is part of a large mountain range.
Kibo is the tallest cone of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Kibo is the tallest cone of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The Great Lakes are located in nine countries that surround the Great Rift Valley.
The Great Lakes are located in nine countries that surround the Great Rift Valley.
The Nile River is formed by the confluence of the Blue Nile and the Green Nile.
The Nile River is formed by the confluence of the Blue Nile and the Green Nile.
The Sahara Desert is located in the southern part of Africa.
The Sahara Desert is located in the southern part of Africa.
The Sahara Desert is the world's largest hot desert.
The Sahara Desert is the world's largest hot desert.
The Nile is the longest river in the world.
The Nile is the longest river in the world.
The Congo River runs through the Sahara Desert.
The Congo River runs through the Sahara Desert.
The sand dunes of the Namib Desert are the smallest dunes on Earth.
The sand dunes of the Namib Desert are the smallest dunes on Earth.
The Namib Desert is considered the newest desert on Earth.
The Namib Desert is considered the newest desert on Earth.
Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa.
Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa.
The Welwitschia plant in the Namib Desert grows many leaves throughout its lifetime.
The Welwitschia plant in the Namib Desert grows many leaves throughout its lifetime.
The African Savanna grasslands are expansive areas with scattered trees.
The African Savanna grasslands are expansive areas with scattered trees.
The Great Rift Valley is the longest fault system in the world.
The Great Rift Valley is the longest fault system in the world.
Africa is a landmass big enough to fit ten Europes.
Africa is a landmass big enough to fit ten Europes.
Africa's geographical location is primarily defined by the water bodies surrounding it, with minimal terrestrial borders.
Africa's geographical location is primarily defined by the water bodies surrounding it, with minimal terrestrial borders.
The Prime Meridian, critical for establishing time zones, completely avoids crossing the African continent.
The Prime Meridian, critical for establishing time zones, completely avoids crossing the African continent.
East Africa includes the region stretching from the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa down to Mozambique, encompassing Madagascar but excluding the southernmost tips of the African continent.
East Africa includes the region stretching from the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa down to Mozambique, encompassing Madagascar but excluding the southernmost tips of the African continent.
Africa's total land area constitutes approximately 50% of the world's total land area.
Africa's total land area constitutes approximately 50% of the world's total land area.
Southern Africa is generally considered to be the region south of $20°$S latitude, characterized by expansive desert landscapes.
Southern Africa is generally considered to be the region south of $20°$S latitude, characterized by expansive desert landscapes.
The African continent's climate is uniformly tropical, leading to limited biodiversity across its regions.
The African continent's climate is uniformly tropical, leading to limited biodiversity across its regions.
West Africa is defined as the region west of $30°$E longitude, including North Africa and the Maghreb.
West Africa is defined as the region west of $30°$E longitude, including North Africa and the Maghreb.
The East African Plateau is generally lower in elevation compared to the plateau of Southern Africa.
The East African Plateau is generally lower in elevation compared to the plateau of Southern Africa.
The Atlas Mountains, stretching across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, effectively separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert.
The Atlas Mountains, stretching across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, effectively separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert.
Mount Kilimanjaro is part of the Drakensberg Mountain range.
Mount Kilimanjaro is part of the Drakensberg Mountain range.
The Drakensberg Mountains only serve as the headwaters to the Orange River.
The Drakensberg Mountains only serve as the headwaters to the Orange River.
The Zambezi River flows from the Indian Ocean toward Central Africa.
The Zambezi River flows from the Indian Ocean toward Central Africa.
The Niger River flows through 4 countries.
The Niger River flows through 4 countries.
Lake Tana, situated within the Ethiopian Highlands, is located at the center of a volcanic crater.
Lake Tana, situated within the Ethiopian Highlands, is located at the center of a volcanic crater.
The Congo River, also known as the Zaire River, is the seventh longest river in the world.
The Congo River, also known as the Zaire River, is the seventh longest river in the world.
The Ruwenzori Range, known as the 'Mountains of the Moon', is economically important due to its deposits of gold and silver.
The Ruwenzori Range, known as the 'Mountains of the Moon', is economically important due to its deposits of gold and silver.
The Great Lakes of Africa are primarily located within the Great Rift Valley.
The Great Lakes of Africa are primarily located within the Great Rift Valley.
The Namib desert's coastal location contributes to its extreme age and arid conditions, making it approximately 80 million years old.
The Namib desert's coastal location contributes to its extreme age and arid conditions, making it approximately 80 million years old.
The Sahara Desert is characterized solely by sandy landscapes with minimal rocky plateaus and mountainous regions.
The Sahara Desert is characterized solely by sandy landscapes with minimal rocky plateaus and mountainous regions.
The Welwitschia plant, found in the Namib Desert, is noted for its multiple leaves and a lifespan typically lasting around 500 years.
The Welwitschia plant, found in the Namib Desert, is noted for its multiple leaves and a lifespan typically lasting around 500 years.
The Kalahari Desert is uniquely characterized by its volcanic activity, which has shaped the landscape over millions of years.
The Kalahari Desert is uniquely characterized by its volcanic activity, which has shaped the landscape over millions of years.
The equatorial lake system within the Great Rift Valley includes Lake Turkana, Lake Albert, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Nyasa.
The equatorial lake system within the Great Rift Valley includes Lake Turkana, Lake Albert, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Nyasa.
African Savannas experience two primary seasons: a long dry season lasting from October through March and a shorter rainy season
African Savannas experience two primary seasons: a long dry season lasting from October through March and a shorter rainy season
Africa's physical dimensions are so vast that it could comfortably accommodate three times the landmass of South America.
Africa's physical dimensions are so vast that it could comfortably accommodate three times the landmass of South America.
The eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley is characterized by deep lakes and minimal volcanic activity.
The eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley is characterized by deep lakes and minimal volcanic activity.
Africa is the second largest continent in the world, after ______.
Africa is the second largest continent in the world, after ______.
The Prime Meridian passes through the Atlas Mountains and cuts through the coast of West Africa close to ______.
The Prime Meridian passes through the Atlas Mountains and cuts through the coast of West Africa close to ______.
The ______ divides the African continent into two equal parts, North and South.
The ______ divides the African continent into two equal parts, North and South.
Africa covers a total land area of almost 30.2 million square ______.
Africa covers a total land area of almost 30.2 million square ______.
______ Africa lies north of the Sahara and runs along the Eastern Coast.
______ Africa lies north of the Sahara and runs along the Eastern Coast.
East Africa stretches from the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa to ______.
East Africa stretches from the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa to ______.
Africa is surrounded by the ______ Sea in the north.
Africa is surrounded by the ______ Sea in the north.
Most of Africa is made up of vast ______ of varying elevations.
Most of Africa is made up of vast ______ of varying elevations.
The East African Plateau is ______ than that of southern Africa.
The East African Plateau is ______ than that of southern Africa.
Mount ______ towers over the East African Plateau.
Mount ______ towers over the East African Plateau.
[Blank] is Africa's largest continuous plateau.
[Blank] is Africa's largest continuous plateau.
The Ruwenzori Range is thought to be the '______ of the Moon'.
The Ruwenzori Range is thought to be the '______ of the Moon'.
The Atlas Mountains separate the coastlines of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic from the ______ Desert.
The Atlas Mountains separate the coastlines of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic from the ______ Desert.
The Drakensberg Mountains serve as the headwaters of South Africa's largest river, the ______ River.
The Drakensberg Mountains serve as the headwaters of South Africa's largest river, the ______ River.
The ______ River is formed by the confluence of the Blue Nile River and the White Nile River.
The ______ River is formed by the confluence of the Blue Nile River and the White Nile River.
[Blank] is the largest lake in Africa and is part of the Nile river system.
[Blank] is the largest lake in Africa and is part of the Nile river system.
Africa is the second-largest ______ in the world.
Africa is the second-largest ______ in the world.
The ______ Desert is the world's largest hot desert.
The ______ Desert is the world's largest hot desert.
The sand dunes of the ______ Desert are the highest dunes on Earth.
The sand dunes of the ______ Desert are the highest dunes on Earth.
The African Savanna grasslands lie between the continent's rainforests and ______.
The African Savanna grasslands lie between the continent's rainforests and ______.
The ______ stretches about 6,400 kilometers from the valley of the Jordan River to the Zambezi River.
The ______ stretches about 6,400 kilometers from the valley of the Jordan River to the Zambezi River.
The Great Lakes are located in nine countries that surround the Great ______ Valley of the African continent
The Great Lakes are located in nine countries that surround the Great ______ Valley of the African continent
The Kalahari Desert is part of the huge sand basin that stretches from the Orange River up to ______.
The Kalahari Desert is part of the huge sand basin that stretches from the Orange River up to ______.
There are ______ seasons in the African Savanna-dry (winter) and wet (summer).
There are ______ seasons in the African Savanna-dry (winter) and wet (summer).
There are 54 ______ in Africa according to the United Nations.
There are 54 ______ in Africa according to the United Nations.
What is the approximate land area covered by the continent of Africa?
What is the approximate land area covered by the continent of Africa?
Name one sea that borders Africa to the north.
Name one sea that borders Africa to the north.
What ocean lies to the east and south-east of Africa?
What ocean lies to the east and south-east of Africa?
Which ocean borders Africa to the West?
Which ocean borders Africa to the West?
What is the latitudinal boundary of Southern Africa?
What is the latitudinal boundary of Southern Africa?
Which major line of latitude divides Africa into roughly equal parts?
Which major line of latitude divides Africa into roughly equal parts?
What type of landform makes up most of the African continent?
What type of landform makes up most of the African continent?
What is the name of Africa's largest continuous plateau?
What is the name of Africa's largest continuous plateau?
Which mountain range separates the coastlines of the Mediterranean and Atlantic from the Sahara Desert?
Which mountain range separates the coastlines of the Mediterranean and Atlantic from the Sahara Desert?
What is the name of the highest mountain in the Atlas range and North Africa?
What is the name of the highest mountain in the Atlas range and North Africa?
What are the names of the two rivers that join to form the Nile River?
What are the names of the two rivers that join to form the Nile River?
Into which ocean does the Zambezi River empty?
Into which ocean does the Zambezi River empty?
Which is the largest lake in Africa?
Which is the largest lake in Africa?
What is the largest hot desert in the world?
What is the largest hot desert in the world?
Which desert is considered the oldest, with arid conditions for at least 80 million years?
Which desert is considered the oldest, with arid conditions for at least 80 million years?
Name one animal that lives in the Kalahari Desert.
Name one animal that lives in the Kalahari Desert.
What type of landform in Africa lies between rainforests and deserts and has scattered trees?
What type of landform in Africa lies between rainforests and deserts and has scattered trees?
What is the name of the longest fault system in the world, located in Africa?
What is the name of the longest fault system in the world, located in Africa?
Name one of the equatorial lakes found in the deep rift valleys of the Eastern Highlands.
Name one of the equatorial lakes found in the deep rift valleys of the Eastern Highlands.
Approximately how many countries are there in Africa, according to the United Nations?
Approximately how many countries are there in Africa, according to the United Nations?
What is the name of the park that is the largest conservation area in Namibia?
What is the name of the park that is the largest conservation area in Namibia?
Which country boasts 30% of the world's diamond reserves?
Which country boasts 30% of the world's diamond reserves?
Besides size, name one key characteristic that differentiates the Sahara Desert from the Namib Desert.
Besides size, name one key characteristic that differentiates the Sahara Desert from the Namib Desert.
How do the physical characteristics of the eastern and western branches of the Great Rift Valley differ?
How do the physical characteristics of the eastern and western branches of the Great Rift Valley differ?
Explain how the African Savanna's geographical location influences its climate and seasons.
Explain how the African Savanna's geographical location influences its climate and seasons.
Describe the unique adaptation of the Welwitschia plant that allows it to thrive in the harsh Namib Desert environment.
Describe the unique adaptation of the Welwitschia plant that allows it to thrive in the harsh Namib Desert environment.
How does the Kalahari Desert's landscape differ from typical desert environments, and what allows vegetation to survive there?
How does the Kalahari Desert's landscape differ from typical desert environments, and what allows vegetation to survive there?
In what way does the Great Rift Valley influence the formation of lakes in its region?
In what way does the Great Rift Valley influence the formation of lakes in its region?
Name two types of animals that can be found in the Sahara Desert.
Name two types of animals that can be found in the Sahara Desert.
Name two of the lakes found in the Great Rift Valley.
Name two of the lakes found in the Great Rift Valley.
Describe how the formation of the Great Rift Valley has influenced the geography of the East African Plateau.
Describe how the formation of the Great Rift Valley has influenced the geography of the East African Plateau.
Explain why plateaus make Africa ideal for cultivation and travel.
Explain why plateaus make Africa ideal for cultivation and travel.
Contrast the primary geographical features of the Atlas Mountains and the Drakensberg Mountains.
Contrast the primary geographical features of the Atlas Mountains and the Drakensberg Mountains.
How does the unique positioning of Mount Kilimanjaro contribute to its geographical significance?
How does the unique positioning of Mount Kilimanjaro contribute to its geographical significance?
Describe the importance of the Nile River to Egypt's population, beyond just providing water.
Describe the importance of the Nile River to Egypt's population, beyond just providing water.
Explain why the Congo River is also referred to as the Zaire River, and describe its environmental impact.
Explain why the Congo River is also referred to as the Zaire River, and describe its environmental impact.
How do rivers like the Zambezi contribute to the ecosystem and economy of the regions they pass through?
How do rivers like the Zambezi contribute to the ecosystem and economy of the regions they pass through?
Discuss the role of the Ruwenzori Range in the local economy and its geographical uniqueness.
Discuss the role of the Ruwenzori Range in the local economy and its geographical uniqueness.
How and why do the Niger and Nigeria get related to each other based on river flows?
How and why do the Niger and Nigeria get related to each other based on river flows?
How have tectonic plate movements influenced the shape and size of Africa over its 4.55 billion-year history?
How have tectonic plate movements influenced the shape and size of Africa over its 4.55 billion-year history?
Explain how Africa's central location, with the Prime Meridian and Equator intersecting it, affects its climate and time zones.
Explain how Africa's central location, with the Prime Meridian and Equator intersecting it, affects its climate and time zones.
Describe the boundaries of Africa, naming the bodies of water that surround it and explaining how these water bodies define the continent's shape.
Describe the boundaries of Africa, naming the bodies of water that surround it and explaining how these water bodies define the continent's shape.
Compare and contrast the geographical characteristics of two of the following regions within Africa: North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa.
Compare and contrast the geographical characteristics of two of the following regions within Africa: North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa.
How does the intersection of the Prime Meridian and the Equator influence the climate and environmental conditions across the African continent?
How does the intersection of the Prime Meridian and the Equator influence the climate and environmental conditions across the African continent?
Explain specific effects of the Atlantic Ocean on West Africa's climate, and the Indian Ocean on East Africa’s climate.
Explain specific effects of the Atlantic Ocean on West Africa's climate, and the Indian Ocean on East Africa’s climate.
Analyze how the major physical features of Africa (such as deserts, rainforests, and large bodies of water) contribute to the continent's diversity and present challenges for its inhabitants?
Analyze how the major physical features of Africa (such as deserts, rainforests, and large bodies of water) contribute to the continent's diversity and present challenges for its inhabitants?
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Africa
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Second largest continent; diverse climates from desert to rainforests to glaciers.
Prime Meridian
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Passes through the Atlas Mountains and West Africa, near Accra.
Equator
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Sahara Desert
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African Savanna Grasslands
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Great Rift Valley
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Namib-Naukluft Park
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Welwitschia
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Seasons in the African Savanna
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African Plateaus
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Ruwenzori Range
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Atlas Mountains
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Drakensberg Mountains
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Mount Kilimanjaro
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Nile River
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Congo River
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Niger River
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Zambezi River
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What is Africa?
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Greenwich Meridian
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What is the Equator?
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Africa's Longitudinal Extent
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Africa's Total Area
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Africa's Boundaries
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Where is the Sahara?
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The Great Lakes
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Climate of The Sahara
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Sahara Desert animal habitat
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Namib Desert dunes
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Sahara vs. Namib
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Kalahari animal life
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African Savanna
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Location of Grasslands
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Mount Stanley
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Mount Toubkal
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Mawenzi
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Shira
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High Atlas (Grand Atlas)
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Lake Victoria
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Blue Nile River
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Africa's Size and Location
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Equator's Division of Africa
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Prime Meridian in Africa
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Africa's surrounding water bodies
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Location of North Africa
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Ethiopian Highlands
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Saharan and Tell Atlas
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Nile River's Importance
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Length of Great Rift Valley
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How Big Is Africa?
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Namib Desert: Age
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Welwitschia plant
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Great Rift Valley range
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African Savanna habitat
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Kalahari Desert landscape
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Africa: General Location
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What is the Prime Meridian?
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What is the Equator's function?
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Africa: Land Area
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Where is North Africa?
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Where is West Africa?
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Location East Africa
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Ruwenzori Minerals
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Where does the Orange River start?
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River use
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The Nile
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Countries that make up Atlas Mountains
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Sahara Desert size
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Namib Desert Features
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African Savanna Grasslands Location
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Welwitschia plant appearance
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The Sahara Desert
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Sahara Desert size
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Africa's Location
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Equator's Role in Africa
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Eastern Plateau Split
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Plateau Depressions
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Ruwenzori Range Location
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Semliki River
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Ruwenzori's Economic Importance
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Middle, High, and Anti-Atlas
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Victoria Falls
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African Great Lakes
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Savanna Seasons
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Number of countries in Africa
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Atlantic Ocean
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Location of Southern Africa
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Southern Ocean
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Mediterranean Sea
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Red Sea and Suez Canal
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Namib Desert traits
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Welwitschia plant facts
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African Savanna traits
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The Great Rift Valley
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Sahara Desert species
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Namib-Naukluft detail
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Kalahari landscape
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Savanna dry season
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Elevation: East vs. South
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Eastern Axis Split
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Drakensberg Source
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Equator's Division
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Prime Meridian's Path
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Kalahari Sand
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Rainforest Location
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Equatorial Lake System
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Number of African Countries
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Great Rift Valley Formation
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High Atlas Range
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Aurès Mountains
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Drakensberg's Role
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Kilimanjaro's Uniqueness
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Zembaizi River
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Study Notes
- Africa is a highly diverse continent and the second-largest globally, after Asia.
- Climates in Africa range widely, from hot deserts to humid rainforests and permanently frozen glaciers.
- Africa's shape and size have evolved over 4.55 billion years due to tectonic plate movements.
Location
- Africa is centrally located.
- The Equator divides the continent into roughly equal northern and southern parts.
- The Prime Meridian passes through the Atlas Mountains near Accra, West Africa.
- Africa spans from 20°W to 52°E longitude.
- Its total land area is approximately 30.2 million square kilometers, about 20% of the Earth's total land area.
Division of Africa
- North Africa is located north of the Sahara and runs along the Eastern Coast.
- West Africa is west of 10°E longitude, excluding North Africa and the Maghreb.
- East Africa stretches from the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa to Mozambique, including Madagascar, but excludes the continent's southern and northern edges.
- Central Africa is the central mass that doesn't fall squarely into other regions.
- Southern Africa is generally south of 10°S latitude and the Congo rainforests.
Boundaries
- Africa is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Suez Canal and Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the east and southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
- The Southern Ocean lies to the continent's extreme south, encircling Antarctica.
- Africa's longest coastline borders the Atlantic Ocean, from Cape Town to Gibraltar.
- It borders the North Atlantic Ocean and the South Atlantic Ocean.
- Africa is mostly defined simply by the bodies of water which surround it.
Plateaus
- Africa consists mostly of vast plateaus with varying elevations.
- Plateaus are generally flat with rugged, mountainous edges leading to narrow coastal plains.
- Some plateaus formed by erosion and volcanic activity provide ideal lands for cultivation and travel.
- Plateaus are higher in the east and south, with lower elevations in the north.
- The East African Plateau is higher than the plateaus of Southern Africa..
- Splitting in the eastern region has created mountain ranges, flat lands, and deep depressions.
- Depressions in the northern plateaus have formed the Great Rift Valley with impressive lakes.
- This plateau is also dotted with volcanic peaks.
- Mount Kilimanjaro towers over this plateau to the east.
- The Ethiopian Highlands, Africa's largest continuous plateau, features Lake Tana in its central depression.
Mountains
- Africa features significant mountain ranges like the Atlas Mountains.
Ruwenzori Range
- It stretches 130 kilometers along the Uganda-Congo border.
- The range includes lakes, river valleys, and glaciers between snow peaks, feeding the Semliki River.
- Mount Stanley is the tallest peak at 5,109 meters.
- The range is referred to as the 'Mountains of the Moon'.
- There are copper and cobalt deposits mined at Kilembe and Uganda, with hydropower from River Mubuku.
Atlas Mountains
- The Atlas Mountains span 2,500 kilometers across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
- They separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert.
- Toubkal, in Morocco, is the highest peak at 4,167 meters and the highest in North Africa.
- Mineral deposits include gold, silver, zinc, lead, and iron.
- Divided into: the Middle Atlas, High Atlas (Grand Atlas), and Anti-Atlas ranges (Morocco); the Saharan Atlas (Algeria); the Tell Atlas (Algeria and Tunisia); and the Aurès Mountains (Algeria and Tunisia).
Drakensberg Mountains
- They are the southern extension of Africa's interior highlands.
- The mountains rise to 3,300 meters before descending to the coastal lowlands near Durban.
- They serve as the headwaters of South Africa's largest river, the Orange River.
Mount Kilimanjaro
- Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain, located in Tanzania at 5,895 meters above sea level.
- It is the world's largest freestanding mountain, not part of a range.
- It consists of three volcanoes: Kibo (tallest), Mawenzi, and Shira.
Rivers
- Rivers are vital for water, agriculture, transport, and biodiversity in Africa.
- They maintain wetlands, support livelihoods, and help inhabitants.
- The major rivers are the Nile (6,853 kilometers), Congo (4,700 kilometers), Niger (4,180 kilometers), and Zambezi (2,700 kilometers).
Nile River
- The Nile is the world's longest river formed by the Blue Nile from Ethiopia and the White Nile from Lake Victoria.
- The two rivers merge at Khartoum, Sudan, flowing north into the Mediterranean Sea.
- The Nile provides water for drinking, irrigation, trade, and travel in Egypt.
Congo River
- The Congo River rises in the highlands of East Africa, draining a large basin.
- It flows north then loops west, and is the second-longest river in Africa.
- It is the world's deepest and ninth-longest river, flowing through the Congo rainforest, which is the second-largest rainforest in the world.
- It is also known as the Zaire River.
Niger River
- The Niger River originates in Guinea, flows north and east through Mali, then loops south and west through Niger and Nigeria.
- Niger and Nigeria are named after this river.
Zambezi River
- It rises in Central Africa, flowing south and east into the Indian Ocean.
- It is the longest east-flowing river in Africa, originating in Zambia near the borders of Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- The Zambezi features Victoria Falls.
Lakes
- Africa's major Great Lakes include Lake Albert, Lake Edward, Lake Kivu, Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Turkana, and Lake Victoria.
- Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and part of the Nile system, covering 69,000 square kilometers.
- The Great Lakes are located within nine countries surrounding the Great Rift Valley.
Deserts
- Africa has three major deserts: the Sahara, the Namib, and the Kalahari.
Sahara Desert
- The Sahara Desert is the world's largest hot desert at 9.2 million square kilometers, located in northern Africa.
- Antarctica is bigger, but is a cold desert
- It is characterized by dry, rocky plateaus and mountains in the northern section.
- It has minimal rainfall and experiences hot days and cold nights.
- Diverse wildlife includes gerbils, jerboas, cape hares, desert hedgehogs, Barbary sheep, gazelles, deer, wild asses, baboons, hyenas, jackals, sand foxes, weasels, and mongooses.
- More than 300 bird species are present
Namib Desert
- The Namib Desert features the world's highest sand dunes
- It is considered the oldest desert, with arid conditions for 80 million years.
- The Namib-Naukluft Park is Namibia's largest conservation area at 50,000 square kilometers.
- The Welwitschia plant, with only two continuously growing leaves, can live for up to 2,000 years.
Kalahari Desert
- The Kalahari Desert is a large sand basin stretching from the Orange River to Angola, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
- Wind-shaped sand masses result from the erosion of soft stone formations.
- Grasses, shrubs, and acacia trees survive long droughts.
- It's home to brown hyenas, lions, meerkats, antelopes, and various birds and reptiles.
Grasslands
- African Savanna grasslands lie between rainforests and deserts along the Equator with scattered trees.
- The Savanna has two seasons: a long dry season (winter) from October to March and a wet season (summer).
- These grasslands cover much of central Africa, from south of the Sahara and the Sahel to the continent's southern tip.
- Lions stalk prey and elephants roam there.
Great Rift Valley
- The Great Rift Valley is a 6,400-kilometer geological fault system from the Jordan River valley to the Zambezi River in Mozambique.
- It is the world's longest fault system, with elevations ranging from 400 meters below sea level (Dead Sea) to over 1,800 meters above sea level (southern Kenya).
- South of Ethiopia, it divides into eastern and western branches.
- The eastern branch runs through Kenya and Tanzania with volcanoes and shallow lakes.
- The western branch follows the Democratic Republic of the Congo's eastern border with large, deep lakes and volcanoes.
- The branches converge at Lake Nyasa and continue south to central Mozambique.
- Deep rift valleys in the Eastern Highlands have equatorial lakes like Turkana, Albert, Tanganyika, and Nyasa (Malawi).
Fact Corner
- Africa's landmass can fit three Europes.
- From South Africa's Cape of Good Hope to the Suez Canal in Egypt is 7,300 kilometers.
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo holds 30% of the world's diamond reserves.
- Africa has renowned long-distance runners like Haile Gebrselassie from Ethiopia who won 2 Olympic Golds in the 10,000-meter track event.
Countries and Capitals
- There are 54 countries in Africa according to the United Nations.
- Algeria - Algiers
- Angola - Luanda
- Benin - Porto-Novo
- Botswana - Gaborone
- Burkina Faso - Ouagadougou
- Burundi - Gitega
- Cameroon - Yaoundé
- Cape Verde - Praia
- Central African Republic - Bangui
- Chad - N'Djamena
- Comoros - Moroni
- Democratic Republic of the Congo - Kinshasa
- Djibouti - Djibouti (City)
- Egypt - Cairo
- Equatorial Guinea - Malabo
- Eritrea - Asmara
- Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
- Gabon - Libreville
- Gambia - Banjul
- Ghana - Accra
- Guinea - Conakry
- Guinea-Bissau - Bissau
- Ivory Coast - Abidjan, Yamoussoukro
- Kenya - Nairobi
- Lesotho - Maseru
- Liberia - Monrovia
- Libya - Tripoli
- Madagascar - Antananarivo
- Malawi - Lilongwe
- Mali - Bamako
- Mauritania - Nouakchott
- Mauritius - Port Louis
- Morocco - Rabat
- Mozambique - Maputo
- Namibia - Windhoek
- Niger - Niamey
- Nigeria - Abuja
- Republic of the Congo - Brazzaville
- Rwanda - Kigali
- São Tomé and Príncipe - São Tomé
- Senegal - Dakar
- Seychelles - Victoria
- Sierra Leone - Freetown
- Somalia - Mogadishu
- South Africa - Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Pretoria
- South Sudan - Juba
- Sudan - Khartoum
- Swaziland - Mbabane, Lobamba
- Tanzania - Dodoma
- Togo - Lomé
- Tunisia - Tunis
- Uganda - Kampala
- Zimbabwe - Harare
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Overview of Africa's geography, including its location, size, and the division of the continent into North, West, East, Central, and Southern regions. The continent spans diverse climates and has evolved over billions of years. It covers about 20% of the Earth's total land area.
