Resources and Land Use in Africa

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Resources and Land Use in Africa

Land Use Most Africans are farmers Some are lucky enough to live on land that is fertile and gets enough rain Most, though, live on land that has poor soil and too little rain Still, others do not have the tools or land to make a good living

Problems and Opportunities in Africa http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcmict_africa-water-resources_news http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1y-5KPquQ8&feature=relmfu

Land Use and Resources (cont.) Pg. 165- Subsistence farming Raising just enough crops to support one’s family Sometimes sell or trade for what they need North African Countries (like Morocco) Raise barley and wheat By irrigating, they also raise fruits and vegetables

Land Use and Resources (cont.) In dry Tropical Savannas, subsistence farmers grow grains In regions with more rainfall, farmers grow vegetables, fruits, and root crops In West Africa, corn and rice are important crops

Land Use and Resources (cont.) In ALL regions, cash crops are grown. Crops grown to sell Coffee, cacao beans, and tea Cash crops (all of one thing) replace family subsistence farming (completely meet a family’s needs) Results in food shortages when cash crops fail or the price drops significantly (Demand Curve)

Land Use and Resources (cont.) Hardwood Trees grow in all four regions People earn money by cutting down the trees and selling them Some countries are planting trees in order to renew this resource

Land Use and Resources (cont.) Mining and Farming play major roles in African economies. Pg. 167 Oil can be found in Libya and Algeria in North Africa Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and Angola on the West Coast Ghana is the leading exporter of gold Other mineral resources from Africa include: copper, silver, uranium, titanium, and diamonds.

What is an economy? Economy is a system for producing, distributing, consuming, and owning goods and services.

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Assignment 5 sentence minimum (worth 5 points) Write a paragraph stating: If you were president of a country, what kind of economy would you want? (specific or diverse) Why would that be your choice? Why would you not want the other? 5 sentence minimum (worth 5 points)