Theory question 107
Geography of Africa(a) Draw a sketch map of Africa. On the map, show and name one area of any two of the following (i) Equatorial climate; (ii) Mediterranean climate; (iii) Hot Desert climate; (iv) Tropical Continental climate (b) Highlight four characteristics of the Equatorial climate (c) Outline three ways in which forest vegetation is of economic importance in Africa
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(a) Equatorial: Congo Basin, Guinea coast; Mediterranean: north-west Africa (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) or the south-west Cape; hot desert: Sahara, Kalahari/Namib; tropical continental: savanna belt of West Africa and Sudan.
(b) High temperature all year (about 27°C); small annual range (2-3°C); heavy rainfall (over 1,500-2,000 mm) well spread through the year with double maxima; high humidity; convectional thunderstorms in the afternoon; no real dry season.
(c) Timber for export and local use; raw materials for industries (plywood, pulp, furniture); fuelwood and charcoal; food, medicine and fruits; employment; habitat for wildlife and tourism; foreign exchange.
Shade climate regions clearly with a key.