Chapter 21 Section 1 assessment
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CHAPTER 21SECTION 1
ASSESSMENT
Page 516-519 1-3Reviewing, Ideas, Terms, and
Places
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1. a. Describe What is the inland delta on the
Niger River like? The Inland delta is a network
of channels, swamps, and lakes.
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1. b. Summarize What is the physical
geography of West Africa like? The Physical Geography of
West Africa is mostly plains with a few highlands and also high mountains in the northeast.
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1. c. Elaborate Why do think most of West Africa’s
cities are located on the coastal plain?
Coastal Plain is an area with plenty of rainfall and water for farming and transportation.
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2. a. Recall Why do geographers say
West Africa’s climates are zonal?
The climates stretch east to west in bands or zones.
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2. b. Compare and Contrast What is 1 similarity and 1 difference
between the Sahel and the Savanna? Similarity they both support some
agriculture with enough rainfall; the difference is savanna is farther south and has taller grass unlike the Sahel is farther north and shorter grass.
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2. c. Evaluate How do you think
desertification affects people’s lives in West Africa?
Desertification takes away land that could be used for farming and cattle grazing.
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3. a. Identify What is the most valuable
resource in West Africa?
Most valuable resource in West Africa is OIL.
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3. b. Make Inferences Where do you think most of
the crops in West Africa are grown?
Most of the crops are grown in the tropical savanna climate zone.
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4. Identifying Cause & EffectCauses Desertification Effects
Overgrazing Sahara expands south
Too many trees cut down
Desertification Loss of farmland
Soil loss People have to move away
Drought Hunger and Famine