GEOGRAPHY Assignment.
1. Using information about climates, ecosystems, and economic activities, write a paragraph explaining why the monsoons are important to large portions of South Asia and how the seasonal wind patterns affect different aspects of daily life in the region.
2. How did the forks of the Nile River and the direction in which the Nile River flows influence the location of Egypt’s two major urban areas?
3. What economic problems are shared by the nations of North Africa? Give several examples.
4. What problem faces Algerian cities? How has the Algerian government responded to this problem? What other courses of action might the government take?
5. The Sinai Peninsula is usually considered part of Asia. Which three bodies of water border it to the south?
Classifying Key Ideas – In each of the following groups, circle the word or phrase that is not related to the others. Write a sentence explaining how the remaining three words or phrases are related.
1. the Sahel Nigeria Songhai Mali
2. desertification overgrazing deforestation animism
3. Sierra Leone Senegal Ghana Biafra
4. West African women small businesses local markets coups
5. ancestor worship animism Asante refugees
6. dependence on oil economic disaster mercenaries Nigeria
7. Gambia Hausa Fulani Ibo
8. Central Africa Congo River inland delta rain forests
9. Brazzaville Mobutu barter corrupt leadership
1. Compare the ancient empire of Ghana with the present-day country of the same name. How do they Differ?
2. Which cities in West and Central Africa have populations of two million or more? (4 points)
3. Which West and Central African nations have large uninhabited areas? (4 points)
Essay – Answer the following questions with ; one complete paragraph
1. Why must the people of the Sahel consider long-term effects of their methods of food production?
2. What are some ways that early European trade along the coast of West Africa affected the entire region?