Physical Features of Africa Flashcards

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What are the Atlas Mountains known for?

Separate coastal regions from the Sahara.

What is Lake Tanganyika?

The deepest lake in Africa and one of the deepest in the world.

What is a characteristic of the Savanna?

Located near the equator, below the Sahel and above the rainforest.

What is the Niger River known as?

The third largest river in Africa, with its mouth flowing through the oil delta. Signup and view all the answers

What defining features characterize a Tropical Rain Forest?

Hot, humid, with 17 ft. of water a year, thick trees that block the sun. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Tropical Rain Forest located?

Along the central coast of Africa and along the Congo River Basin. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Sahel?

A strip of grassland which is semi-arid and slowly turning into desert. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sahara cover?

Almost all of Northern Africa. Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the Kalahari Desert?

Only receives 3-10 inches of rain a year, has underground water, wild animals manage to live there. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Nile River famous for?

The longest river in the world, providing water for Egypt and Sudan. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Sahel located?

Just south of the Sahara and north of the grasslands and rainforest. Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest desert in the world?

The Sahara. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Congo River known for?

The second longest river in Africa, over 3000 miles long. Signup and view all the answers

What is Lake Victoria known for?

The largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world. Signup and view all the answers

What is notable about Lake Tanganyika?

Lake located in central Africa, it is the longest of the two lakes mentioned. Signup and view all the answers

Where are the Atlas Mountains located?

In northern Africa above the Sahara and just south of the Mediterranean. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Nile River do?

It runs northward through Sudan and Egypt and empties into the Mediterranean Sea. Signup and view all the answers

What is Lake Victoria's geographical significance?

Divided between Burundi, Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Kalahari Desert's geographic location?

Located in the southwestern portion of Africa surrounded by grasslands. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Congo River located?

In western central Africa, near Lake Tanganyika. Signup and view all the answers

What are Savannas characterized by?

Hot, dry grasslands located near the equator, covering almost half of Africa. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Niger River's geographical importance?

Located in western Africa, flowing through many countries. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physical Features of Africa

Atlas Mountains: A mountain range that separates coastal regions from the Sahara desert; located in northern Africa, above the Sahara and south of the Mediterranean Sea.
Lake Tanganyika: The deepest lake in Africa and one of the deepest globally, situated in central Africa; also noted as the longest lake among its peers.
Savanna: Hot, dry grasslands located near the equator, covering nearly half of Africa; found below the Sahel and above tropical rainforests, known for diverse wildlife.
Niger River: The third largest river in Africa, flowing through western Africa and into an oil delta; significant for its impact on the surrounding countries.
Tropical Rain Forests: Characterized by hot and humid conditions, receiving up to 17 feet of rain annually; thick canopy of trees that block sunlight; located along the central coast of Africa and the Congo River Basin.
Sahel: A semi-arid region of grassland situated just south of the Sahara; facing desertification and overgrazing, leading to soil erosion.
Sahara Desert: The largest desert in the world, covering almost one-third of Africa; recognized as one of the hottest places on Earth, located in Northern Africa.
Kalahari Desert: Receives only 3-10 inches of rain annually; supports underground water sources; wildlife has adapted to survive in this environment.
Nile River: The longest river in the world, flowing northward through Sudan and Egypt; crucial for providing water to these regions and empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
Lake Victoria: The largest lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake globally; located in Central Africa, it spans across Burundi, Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia; provides numerous fishing-related jobs.
Congo River: The second-longest river in Africa, stretching over 3,000 miles; located in western central Africa and near Lake Tanganyika.
Congo River: It plays a vital role in the geography of western central Africa, contributing to the region's biodiversity.
Savanna: Recognized for the vast variety of wildlife that inhabits these grasslands, highlighting Africa's rich biodiversity.
Lake Tanganyika: Noted for its depth and length, emphasizing its importance in central Africa's geography.
Kalahari Desert: Situated in southwestern Africa, surrounded by grasslands, showcasing the contrasting landscapes of the region.

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Test your knowledge on the physical features of Africa with these flashcards. Each card presents a key geographical term along with its definition to enhance your understanding of this diverse continent's landscape.