África

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/frica

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. Where is África?Second-largest continent by land area and second-most populous continent
2. How many people live in África?Estimated to be over 1.4 billion people
3. What language do people speak in África?Estimated to have between 2,000 and 3,000 distinct languages spoken
4. What is África known for?Incredible biodiversity, ancient civilizations, diverse cultures, and significant natural resources
5. What makes Africa's geography so diverse?Africa has deserts, rainforests, mountains, and rivers that create many different climates and landscapes.
6. Why is Africa called the cradle of humanity?Scientists found early human fossils in Africa, showing that humans first lived there.

Great Rift Valley: A major geological feature characterized by a series of faults and volcanoes, extending through East Africa.
Trans-Saharan Trade: Historical network of trade routes connecting North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa, crucial for economic and cultural exchange.
AfCFTA: African Continental Free Trade Area, an initiative aimed at creating a single market for goods and services across Africa.
Linguistic Diversity: The existence of a large number of different languages spoken within a particular geographic area or population.