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BELLRINGER 1.List all the ways that you
use water in a day.2.How many gallons do you
think you use in a day?
Where is Africa?
How would you describe the physical landscape of Africa?
How would you describe the climate of Africa?
Temperature
80% of the continent is in the tropics
(between Tropic of Cancer & Tropic of
Capricorn)
So, climate is generally warm throughout the year.
Africa’s Geography So, because most of Africa is relative
flat and warm, our only concern is:
Rainfall
Four Major Climate RegionsTropical – Wet Tropical - Wet & Dry
Desert Temperate
1. Tropical Wet Climate Region Along the equator Hot & humid all year
Avg 800 100 inches of rain
Rainforests Disadvantages? Leaching- dissolving
and washing away of the soil’s nutrients by constant heavy rains.
2. Tropical Wet & Dry Climate
Largest climate zone in Africa
-covers 1/2 continent
Clear wet season and dry season
Savanna (grasslands)
3. Deserts Hot & dry all
year
Sahara (in north), Kalahari (in south) 40% of Africa
Desertification: the spreading of desert conditions
Sahara DesertLocation: Northern Africa
Is the world’s largest hot desert
• Larger than the United States• Temperatures can reach 130
degrees Fahrenheit• Windswept rock, gravel and
shifting sand dunes• Average rainfall per year is less
than 10 inches.• Few areas have grass which
support grazing animals.
Kalahari Desert
Kalahari Desert: Southern Africa Not as dry and harsh as the Sahara Grasses and wild melon grow in a few places Antelopes and other animals graze
Oasis Live in desert made possible by oases
(desert waterhole, spring)
4. Temperate Climate Zones Northern & southern
tips Seasonal Mild climate, fertile
soil
Geography: Water UseWater is a major concern.
It is a commodity It is becoming more scarce It is especially a problem in the areas bordering the Sahara – “the Sahel”
Geography: Water UseCountry Domestic
(gal/person/day)Total
(gal/person/day)Ethiopia 4 37Ghana 9 25Kenya 13 63South Africa 45 265Africa average 18 222United States 173 1328World average 43 481
Geography: Water UseRead the first hand account about water in Africa.
Answer:
1. In one complete sentence, summarize the most important main idea of your article.
2. Describe in detail similarities and differences between the water situation in Africa and the United States.
3. Using the ideas in your article and your own critical thinking, what are the larger impacts of scarce water?
BEFORE YOU LEAVE…
Using complete sentences, describe the climate of Africa.
Why learn about the Geography of Africa?
The continent of Africa is not densely populated the land and climate discourage human
settlement.
Adaption to the land: Africa is the home to an immense variety of
cultures These cultures have different histories, religious
beliefs, values, and traditions. The varied lands and climates of Africa have
contributed to these diversities.