Africa Extension Activity

So you want to learn more about African Geography? Follow the links below to learn more if you answer the questions you can get some extra credit. Who doesn't need that!

http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/africa/exhibit/sahara/index.html

1. What is unusual about the rainfall and size of the Sahara ?

2. What makes the Sahara a desert?

http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/africa/exhibit/sahara/blown.htm

3. Describe the types of winds and their effect on the Sahara.

http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/africa/exhibit/sahara/more.htm

4. Describe the physical makeup of the Sahara.

http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/africa/exhibit/sahara/tuareg/index.html

5. Describe the Tuareg people.

http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/africa/exhibit/sahara/tuareg/4.htm

6. Why is salt so important?

7. Describe the process of obtaining it.

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