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?
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You are now more familiar with the topography of Africa.
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You are now going to be inquirer & thinker
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We are going to do an activity on 4 different countries
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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