Africa Human Geography 7th grade SS Guided Review

LEARN: The diverse regions of Africa has influenced the ways people live, travel, the routes for trade, the jobs people have, etc. Deserts and Rain Forests influences people. NOW ANSWER: Which is NOT a reason for Deforestation?

LEARN: Economic growth can be slowed by many variables, but safe drinking water is a major influence on sub-Saharan Africa. NOW ANSWER: Why is the population of the Sahara low?

LEARN: In male dominated societies it is common for females to have less schooling. The lower the literacy rate of a nation then the nation is more likely to have a lower GDP. NOW ANSWER: Which person is a member of a religious group?

LEARN: The Suez Canal cuts through Egypt to connect the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It was very important for shipping because the trip from Europe to Asia became much shorter. NOW ANSWER: The purpose of the Pan African Movements is?

LEARN: The continent of Africa is connected to the Middle East at the country of Egypt. NOW ANSWER: What is the country that is at the bottom of the African continent?

LEARN: The HIV/AIDS epidemic in parts of Africa has caused great sickness and loss of life leading to famine and increasing the number of orphans. NOW ANSWER: Which of these statements describes traditional African religious beliefs?

LEARN: Deforestation occurs due to the need for wood in construction or fuel for cooking. Lumber creates many jobs. Slash and burn farming also causes deforestation. NOW ANSWER: Which best describes characteristics of an Ethnic Group?

LEARN: Populations of people tends to be most dense along areas of water and less dense around areas void of water. NOW ANSWER: How has this shortage of safe drinking water affected development in sub-Saharan Africa?

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