Southern Africa

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/southern-africa

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 the major mineral resources?Diamonds, gold, platinum, chromium, coal, uranium, and copper
2. What kinds of animals live in Southern Africa?Southern Africa is home to many big animals, including elephants, lions, rhinos, and cheetahs.
3. Why is Kruger National Park important?Kruger National Park protects endangered animals and helps keep the region’s wildlife safe.

Paleoanthropology: The scientific study of the fossilized remains of ancient humans and their ancestors.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with a high concentration of endemic species that is also under significant threat.
Apartheid: A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994.
SADC (Southern African Development Community): An inter-governmental organization aiming to promote regional integration and economic development.