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This document summarizes key characteristics of different regions in Africa and how they impact population distribution. It describes the Sahara desert where nomadic tribes travel between oases, the Sahel region along the Sahara's border where rainfall is unpredictable and people herd animals, and the savanna grasslands inhabited by wildlife and threatened by human activities. It also discusses the Congo rainforest that was cleared by Europeans but is now endangered primarily by growing human populations.
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The kings of Ghana became wealthy by taxing salt and controlling the price of gold. They taxed salt heavily as it was traded across the Sahara Desert. They also kept the location of gold mines secret to keep gold prices high and only allowed people to own gold dust, not large nuggets. Ghana's empire declined after losing a war to the Almoravids, which weakened the kingdom and led to internal rebellions. The Mali Empire then rose to power under Sundiata and grew greatly wealthy under Mansa Musa as he expanded the empire and promoted Islam. However, Mali later declined and the Songhai Empire formed, becoming powerful under Sunni Ali before Askia Muhammad rose to lead a successful
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Japan has experienced natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis that have damaged infrastructure like power plants, leading some people to move away. However, many still live in highly populated areas like Tokyo. Jordan has a desert climate with short water supplies and limited resources, so not many people want to live there. India is highly populated due to its various climate zones, but the environment is affected by lack of proper care and waste management in crowded villages. Where people live in Asia is influenced by factors like climate, natural disasters, resources, war, and population density, which can impact infrastructure and environmental conditions.
The physical landscape of Africa
Africa contains many diverse landscapes and ecosystems that are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Some of the most notable and important natural places in Africa include the Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world; the Nile River, the longest river in the world; and Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake. Other significant landscapes are Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa; the Congo Rainforest, the second largest rainforest in the world; and the Serengeti savannah, home to over 2 million large mammals. Madagascar is also notable for its high level of biodiversity, with 90% of plants and animals found nowhere else. The Great Rift Valley
Sahara
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world and experiences an extremely harsh climate with little to no rainfall. Wildlife has adapted to the hyperarid conditions through features like sparse vegetation and populations concentrated near oases. Around 2 million people live in the Sahara, some permanently near water sources and some nomadically. The Sahara contains wonders like expansive dune fields, rivers, and ruins of ancient cultures, and is expected to transform from a desert back to a green landscape in approximately 15,000 years.
Africa
Africa is a vast continent with diverse terrain ranging from deserts to rainforests. The Sahara desert covers one third of the continent and divides it into North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. South of the Sahara lies the Sahel, a semi-arid transition zone between the desert and the grasslands and forests further south. Major rivers like the Nile, Niger, and Congo flow through Africa and support agriculture, trade, and wildlife.
West africa (before 16th century)
West Africa had complex societies before the 16th century that are often overlooked. The region includes countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. People lived in family groups and clans, and some settled villages and towns along trade routes. Larger towns and cities specialized in crafts and trade. Gold and salt were the most important traded goods, along with crops, livestock, and other materials. Between the 16th-19th centuries, the slave trade disrupted societies as millions of Africans were taken abroad.
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1) Japan has experienced natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis that have damaged infrastructure like nuclear power plants, and more disasters are expected due to its location along the ring of fire. This has caused and will continue to cause people to move away from affected areas.
2) Countries like Jordan and Oman have little water resources due to low rainfall and proximity to bodies of water like the Red Sea that receive little fresh water. Scarce resources like water lead to fewer people living in these desert regions.
3) Areas like Siberia have very cold climates unsuitable for agriculture and few natural resources, so very few people choose to live in the inhospitable tundra environment
Africa for kids
Africa is the second largest continent, home to over 3,000 tribes and more than 2,100 languages. It has incredible biodiversity with the largest desert, highest peak, and fastest land animal. African cultures are known for colorful clothing, masks made of wood used in ceremonies, rock paintings, and jewelry crafted from organic materials.
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Tanzania offers a variety of natural attractions for visitors. Some of the top destinations include Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. Serengeti National Park is famous for its annual migration of over 1 million wildebeests and zebras. Other parks like Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, and Manyara National Park allow visitors to see diverse wildlife like lions, elephants, and giraffes in their natural habitats. Tanzania also has the rare blue gemstone Tanzanite, found only in the Mererani Hills near Mount Kilimanjaro.
10 most fascinating deserts
The document describes 10 of the most fascinating deserts in the world, including:
1. Taklamakan Desert in Central Asia, one of the largest sandy deserts that experienced its biggest snowfall in 2008.
2. Lençóis Maranhenses in Brazil, a 'desert' with lagoons formed between its white sand dunes during the rainy season.
3. Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world's largest salt desert that reflects the sky like a mirror.
It provides brief descriptions of each desert's notable features, locations, and formations.
Sahara
The Sahara desert is located in northern Africa and stretches across much of the continent. It is the largest hot desert in the world. For many years, the harsh conditions of the Sahara limited travel and human settlement within Africa. The desert contains different landforms like plains, plateaus, mountains and sand dunes that can reach heights of 1,000 feet. It has a hot climate with average temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Only around 2.5 million people live in the desert today, concentrated near oases where irrigation allows for limited agriculture. Transportation is also difficult, relying on trucks along old trade routes or all-terrain vehicles elsewhere. The Sahara remains a significant barrier to human habitation and movement across Africa.
Physical map of africa
This document provides information about the major landforms found in Africa. It outlines the five regions of Africa and describes several key physical features within each region. The major landforms discussed include the Sahara Desert, Sahel region, Kalahari Desert, Great Rift Valley, Cape of Good Hope, African rainforests and savannahs. Specific mountains, rivers, lakes and seas are located and described, with a focus on the Nile River, Congo River Basin, Niger River Basin and Mount Kilimanjaro. Maps are provided to label and illustrate the various African physical geography.
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Mao Zedong was born to a peasant farmer in China and studied Marxism before becoming a member of the Chinese Communist Party. As the leader of the CCP, he established collective farms and the Red Army, but his Great Leap Forward policy resulted in a famine that caused millions of deaths. Mao led the Long March to establish communist rule and encourage communism in China, though his Cultural Revolution caused negative consequences by punishing opposition to his rule.
Governments of the me
The document compares the governments of Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. Israel is a parliamentary democracy where all citizens over 18 can vote and elections are held every 4 years. Saudi Arabia is a hereditary monarchy where the king rules for life and men over 21 can vote. Iran is a theocracy, where religious leaders play a major political role and God is seen as the leader; the Supreme Leader is head of state.
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Economics in the middle east
This document provides an overview of the economic systems in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran. It explains that Israel has built an advanced technology-based economy to make up for a lack of natural resources. Saudi Arabia heavily controls the oil industry and uses oil profits to invest in modern technologies and services. Iran has significant oil wealth but it is not widely shared, and the country is moving toward a more mixed economy. Turkey's economy features some government control over key industries but private ownership is increasing with legal reforms. The document concludes with a short quiz on these different economic models in the Middle East.
Desert life in the middle east
The major rivers of Southwest Asia, including the Euphrates, Tigris, and Jordan Rivers, have significantly impacted where people live and work in the region. Many large cities have formed near these rivers, which provide vital water resources for drinking and irrigation. They also serve as important transportation routes. Additionally, the deserts of Southwest Asia have historically acted as barriers against invasion. People called Bedouins have adapted to living in the deserts by herding animals and trading goods to survive.
Persian gulf war,etc
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Palestine vs.israel ppt
After the 1948 war between Israel and Palestine, Israel won and took more land than originally planned. Many Palestinians became refugees as a result, and to this day some Palestinians and their descendants still live in refugee camps or areas they believe should be part of a Palestinian state. The conflict continues over land and religion, with surrounding Arab countries supporting Palestine and the U.S. backing Israel, complicating peace efforts.
The creation of israel
The document summarizes the historical reasons for the establishment of Israel in 1948. It explains that Palestine was created out of the Ottoman Empire and was under British control after WWI. Many Jews supported Zionism and returning to Palestine as their homeland due to the Holocaust and anti-Semitism in Europe. In 1948, the newly formed UN voted to create the state of Israel in the region of Palestine, despite opposition from the Arab population already living there. This led to war as Arab countries tried to prevent the creation of a Jewish state.
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Ottoman empire
After World War I, the Ottoman Empire was partitioned by European powers into new Middle Eastern countries. However, the boundaries drawn by European politicians did not account for ethnic and religious groups living in the region, sowing conflict that continues today as various groups try to coexist within artificially constructed states.
Ethnic group versus religious group
The diverse cultures of Southwest Asia share some common elements like language, religion, and food, but also have important distinctions. An ethnic group shares cultural traditions over generations, while a religious group connects people through shared beliefs. The main ethnic groups are Arabs, Persians, and Kurds, who practice the major religions of Islam (divided into Sunni and Shia sects), Christianity, and Judaism, with Arabs and Kurds mostly Sunni Muslim, and Persians predominantly Shia Muslim.
Middle east religions chart
The Middle East is home to several major world religions. Islam is the largest religion in the region, with over 1 billion adherents worldwide. Judaism emerged in the Middle East and has significant religious sites in Israel and Palestine. Christianity also originated in the Middle East, with Jesus and his disciples based in Galilee and Judea.
Water issues in sw asia
The unequal distribution of water in the Middle East impacts irrigation and drinking water. Countries like Saudi Arabia have little water and rely on irrigation to farm, but share rivers like the Tigris and Euphrates with other countries. Water pollution from fertilizer runoff and untreated sewage is a problem. Countries building dams limits downstream water supply, creating conflicts over access to water. Expensive desalination and drip irrigation are used by wealthier countries like Israel and Saudi Arabia.
8 concepts flip chart
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Standard of living in africa
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1. The title of the article is "The Fight Against AIDS and Famine in Africa".
2. The main theme of the article is the ongoing crises of HIV/AIDS and famine affecting many countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
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4. A compelling quote from the article is "Many of the children of
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4. A compelling quote from the article is "Many of the children of
Environmental issues of africa
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Characteristics of africa work, live, travel
- 1. Characteristics of Africa: Where people live, work, and how they travel SS7G3: Students will explain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on population distribution in Africa.
- 2. The Sahara • Largest desert on Earth • Nomads- one who wanders from place to place to find food and water • Gold and salt were traded across the Sahara by camel caravan • For centuries the most reliable way to cross the Sahara is by camel • Oasis- a desert area that gets some rainfall or where there is a spring • Few people can live in the Sahara however if they try they most likely settle near an oasis
- 3. Hottest Desert in the World Sandstorm in the Sahara A camel caravan is how I roll An Oasis can provide some relief
- 4. The Sahel • The area that borders the Sahara Desert and extends from the Red Sea to the Atlantic Ocean • Farming in the Sahel can be difficult because rainfall varies widely from year to year (sporadic) • The most common way people make a living is by herding animals and subsistence farming • Desertification is a problem as the people who live there cut down trees for fuel and shelter.
- 5. “What a beautiful day in the Sahel of Africa, Landscapes of the Sahel you have such a lovely home!” Soil erosion can be a problem
- 6. The Savanna • Grasslands making up half of the African continent • A wide variety of animals can be found in this area (lions, elephants, giraffes, etc.) • The greatest danger for the African savanna today is the activities of people (farming, ranching, building roads, and animal poaching) • Some countries like Kenya and Tanzania are setting aside large areas of land in the savannas for national parks and game preserves.
- 7. King of the Jungle, Mufasa? Grassy lands of the Savanna plain Is that kitty looking for us? Hope not! Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background
- 8. The Rainforest • The world’s second largest area of rainforest • Humid, thick vegetation found mostly in the Congo River basin • In the 1800s, Europeans cleared large areas of the rainforest for great plantations when they discovered the riches in rainforest such as rubber • The destruction of the rainforest also led to unique plants and animals becoming extinct • The main factor in the destruction of the rain forest is human activity or growing populations in Africa
- 9. What a shame! All that oxygen gone! I didn’t know you guys hung out in the rainforest! JK Got Oxygen?
- 10. What a shame! All that oxygen gone! I didn’t know you guys hung out in the rainforest! JK Got Oxygen?