7th Grade Social Studies Location in Africa 7th Grade Social Studies

SS7G3 SS7G3: The student will explain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on population distribution in Africa.

SS7G3a SS7G3a: Explain how the characteristics in the Sahara, Sahel, savanna, and tropical rain forest affect where people live, the type of work they do, and how they travel

Sahara (1) Covers most of Northern Africa Hot and dry all year Very few plants and animals

Sahara (2) Little human activity found here due to the limited access to water People only work in mining operations Travel is almost impossible across the region

Sahel (1) Narrow region found directly south of the Sahara Semiarid – hot summers and cooler winters Some grasses, trees, and animals

Sahel (2) Nomads are the main type of people who live here due to the small amount of water Small amounts of farming – droughts can cause major problems Travel is difficult

Savanna (1) Found in most regions of Central Africa Warm all year with wet and dry seasons Some grasses, trees, and animals

Savanna (2) More Africans are found here because of the increased water supply ( although they are mostly in coastal areas or near fresh bodies of water) Many types of economic activity Travel is easier that other places

Tropical Rain Forest (1) Located in a small area of Central Africa Warm and Rainy throughout the year Many species of plants and animals

Tropical Rain Forest (2) Smaller amounts of people live here Some economic activity (found near rivers) Travel is difficult