Physical geography of Africa south of the sahara
Why It Matters: Africa south of the Sahara is a region of dramatic landforms and tremendous natural resources. A study of its physical geography will explain some of the processes that have shaped and continue to share the diverse landscapes, climates, and vegetation of Africa south of the Sahara.
Content Vocabulary/Places to Locate:
Section 1:
rift valley fault escarpment cataract desertification delta estuary Great Rift Valley Lake Tanganyika Ruwenzori Mountains Drakensburg Range Lake Vitctoria Niger River Zamberzi River Victoria Falls Congo River. |
Section 2:
leach savanna harmattan Serengeti Plain Sahel Namib Desert Kalahari Desert |
Section 1: the land
Guide to Reading:
Maps, Charts, and Graphs:
- Section Preview: Discusses the landforms, water systems, and natural resources of Africa south of the Sahara and the physical processes that have shaped them.
- Daily Focus Transparency
- Voices Around the World
- Graphic Organizer
- PowerPoint Presentation
Maps, Charts, and Graphs:
- Diagram Study: The Great Rift Valley
- Map Study: Water Systems in Africa South of the Sahara
- Guided Reading Activity 20.1
- Reading Essential and Note Taking 20.1
- Enrichment Activity
- Vocabulary Activity
- Section 1 Review
- Please write a letter to a hypothetical committee studying the evaporation of Lake Chad. Please select a point of view either, "Save Lake Chad" or seeing this as a natural development.
Section 2: Climate and vegetation
Guide to Reading:
Maps, Charts, and Graphs:
- Section Preview: Location near the Equator, elevation, rainfall, and ocean air masses influence the region's climates and natural vegetation.
- Daily Focus Transparency
- Voices Around the World
- Graphic Organizer
- PowerPoint Presentation
Maps, Charts, and Graphs:
- Map Study: Africa South of the Sahara: Climate Regions
- Guided Reading Activity 20.2
- Reading Essential and Note Taking 20.22222222
- Real-Life Applications
- Vocabulary Activity
- Section 1 Review