Central Africa Chp. 20 Lesson 1

To understand the climate and natural resources of the region

To learn about the history of Central Africa

To explore the political boundaries of Africa

To discover famous landmarks in Central Africa

A place where river currents and ocean tides meet

The land drained by a river and its system of tributaries

A method of clearing farmland by burning trees

The wide variety of life on Earth

Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe

South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan

Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Mali

They are used for transportation, farming, and energy.

They are only used for fishing.

They are not important for the region.

They are only used for recreation.

Water for farming

Fish for food

Transportation

Dense canopy

It allows more sunlight to reach the forest floor

It causes the forest floor to have few small plants

It increases the temperature on the forest floor

It helps all plants grow equally well

Destroys habitats

Improves biodiversity

Increases rainfall

Prevents soil erosion

Copper

Cobalt

Diamonds

Gold

Oil

Natural gas

Copper

Desert sand

It is located in Central Africa, near the Equator.

It is located in North Africa, along the Mediterranean Sea.

It is located in East Africa, near the Indian Ocean.

It is located in Southern Africa, near the southern tip of the continent.

Asia

Europe

Africa

South America