1. 7th Grade Social Studies
Location in Africa
7th Grade Social Studies

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

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

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