Africa Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/africa-province

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Africa?Africa is a huge continent with many animals, ancient history, and lots of people. It covers more than 30 million square kilometers and has many different climates and landscapes.
2. Where can we find the Nile River?The Nile River is one of Africa's major rivers. It flows through several countries in northeastern Africa and is very important for the people and animals that live near it.

Hominids: A group of primates that includes humans and their fossil ancestors, with Africa being a key region for their evolution.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Economic Diversification: The process of shifting an economy away from relying on a single or a few commodities or industries towards a wider range of products and services.