Physical geography of Africa Guiding Question: How does the topography of Africa impact the availability of water, food sources, and population distribution? Learning objectives To get familiar with the Physical geography of the African continent To know what is Topography – Topography of the continent To know the main physical features of Africa To be able to recognize and locate various climate of Africa To be able to recognize and locate various vegetation of Africa To appreciate the landscape of the African continent To enjoy reading map & differentiate the variety of maps Physical map of Africa Physical map of Africa Physical map of Africa satellite image Physical map of Africa Physical map African regions African Regions Outline of Africa Topography of Africa How does the topography of Africa impact the availability of water, food sources, and population distribution? Class activity – Handouts – at the end of this power point What is Topography? Definition: The shape or configuration of the earth's surface. Topography is characterized by features such as Elevation Orientation Relief Aspect (direction a slope faces) Slope gradient Slope length Curvature of Earth Topographic maps are commonly used Examples of Topographic Map Think about what does this map is showing you? Topographic map of the Kilimanjaro Climate of Africa Climate of Africa Vegetation in Africa Annual precipitation Average Temperature The Great Rift Valley The Great Rift Valley Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro Savanna in Tanzania Sahara desert – Morocco Coasts – Senegal Equatorial forest in Congo South Africa – Vineyards Conclusion on the physical geography of the African continent Class conclusion Class activity – Hand out Guiding Question: How does the topography of Africa impact the availability of water, food sources, and population distribution? You are now more familiar with the topography of Africa. You are now going to be inquirer & thinker We are going to do an activity on 4 different countries You will use a computer & go on the National geographic website and look for MapMachine Satellite, street maps and more in our online atlas. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Places/ You can use the following website to know more on Africa http://exploringafrica.matrix.msu.edu/index.php If you have goggle earth, go explore !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USE the atlas available in class, it will help you ! If you find another useful website on Africa, please let me know. Thanks
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