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Africa has eight major physical regions: the Sahara, the Sahel, the Ethiopian Highlands, savannas, the Swahili Coast, rainforests, the African Great Lakes, and Southern Africa. Some of these regions cover large bands of the continent, such as the Sahara and the Sahel, while others are isolated areas, such as the Ethiopian Highlands and the ...
Africa, the second-largest continent, is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean. It is divided in half almost equally by the Equator. Africas physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately.
Africa, the second-largest continent, is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean. It is divided in half almost equally by the Equator. The continent includes the islands of Cape Verde, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Comoros.
Get a rich, unique aerial view of Africa’s physical geography with this series of geo-referenced photos from conservationist Michael Fay. To view the photos, open Google Earth ( get it free here ) and click the box next to “Africa Megaflyover” in the Featured Content folder.
South America can be divided into three physical regions: mountains and highlands, river basins, and coastal plains. Mountains and coastal plains generally run in a north-south direction, while highlands and river basins generally run in an east-west direction.
DESERT. Desert covers one-third of Africa. Winds blowing across open sand can create dunes over 400 meters (1,312 feet) high. In the desert, it is dry and hot. Daytime temperatures can be over 37.8° Celsius (100° Fahrenheit) and sometimes as high as 57.8°C (136°F).
Europe's physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately. Europe can be divided into four major physical regions, running from north to south: Western Uplands, North European Plain, Central Uplands, and Alpine Mountains.
LET’S EXPLORE AFRICA. recommended grades: K-2 time needed: 30-45 minUtes. Description. Explore the basic features of the African continent, including mountains, lakes, rivers, deserts, and other features, in three different sessions. Learn how to read basic map symbols.
Asia can be divided into five major physical regions: mountain systems; plateaus; plains, steppes and deserts; freshwater environments; and saltwater environments. Mountain Systems The Himalaya mountains extend for about 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) and separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia.
Temperatures remain above 18°C (64.4°F) year-round. This climate also has significant rainfall year-round, totaling 175–250 centimeters (69–94 inches). Important crops to Africa’s tropical wet regions include plantains, coffee, cocoa and oil palms. Savanna conditions occur in much of Africa.