Natural protected areas of Africa

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1. Types of protected areas The nature protection objects include: nature reserves, national nature parks, sanctuaries, nature monuments, etc. Their total area in the world is more than 4.5 million km2, or 3% of the land area. Specific scientific research institutions in which natural complexes are protected and explored are reserves. The territory of reserves is completely excluded from economic […]...
2. Natural areas of Africa 1. On the map, determine in which climatic zones are tropical deserts and semi-deserts. To complete this task, you will need maps of natural zones and climatic zones. Determine in what climatic zones are these natural areas. Why did they form exactly in these climatic zones? The main reason is the average annual rainfall, typical […]...
3. Key facts on the topic “Natural areas of Africa” In Africa, latitudinal zoning of the natural zones is clearly traced, which is mirrored on both sides of the equator. The main natural areas of the continent are damp equatorial forests, savannas and light forests, tropical deserts. Wet equatorial forests of Africa are located on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea and in the […]...
4. Basic facts on the topic “Natural areas of Eurasia” The natural zones of Eurasia are replacing each other from north to south – from the arctic deserts to the moist equatorial forests, but not all of them are stretched by a continuous strip from west to east. This is due to the variety of climatic conditions and the features of the relief on the […]...
5. The influence of man on nature in Eurasia Man by his economic activities greatly changed the nature of Eurasia, especially the zones of mixed and broad-leaved forests, forest-steppes and steppes. Here, instead of natural vegetation, agricultural lands appeared, cities were built, villages were built. Many of the wild animals, having lost their habitat, are on the verge of extinction. Plants and animals that […]...
6. Natural areas of Australia. Originality of the organic world 1. What are the features of the location of natural areas in Australia? What are they explained? Having studied the map of natural areas, you can easily determine the features of their location. But in order to correctly answer the second question of this task, it is necessary to carefully read the text of the […]...
7. Natural areas of South America 1. What are the features of the similarities and differences between the natural zones of South America and Africa. You already know that distinguishing features of similarities and differences is a method of comparison. Carefully study the maps of the natural areas of South America and Africa. Performing task 2 after 42, you compared the […]...
8. Natural areas of Eurasia 1. What is the law of natural zoning in the territory of Eurasia? This geographical law in the territory of Eurasia is most clearly manifested in the sequence of alternation of natural zones. One natural zone replaces another when moving from north to south. 2. It is known that in the forests more vegetative mass […]...
9. Common questions to Africa 1. Why is it important to know the geographic location of the continent? What are the characteristics of the geographical location of Africa? Geographical position is the leading concept in geography. Other geographic characteristics also depend on the geographic location. Africa can be called the warmest continent based only on the characteristics of its geographical […]...
10. Conservation areas in North America Under the influence of human economic activity, the nature of North America has changed significantly. To preserve natural complexes in their pristine form, many reserves and national parks have been created. Of course, the pearl of North American nature is Yellowstone National Park, created in 1874, it is located at an altitude of about 2300 […]...
11. General features of the location of natural areas of the southern continents. Their soil map 1. What are the features of the geographic location of the southern continents? A feature of the geographic location of the southern continents can be considered their partial or complete location in the Southern Hemisphere. This situation determines the features of the climate, the combination of natural zones, the nature of human activity on the […]...
12. The population of Africa 1. Identify which African countries or parts of them are densely populated and which are weak. In which countries are there uninhabited territories? Explain the reasons. The population on the Earth as a whole and on each continent is placed extremely unevenly. Using a population density map, you will be able to discover areas completely […]...
13. Ecological problems of Africa Environmental problems are complex situations that arise in connection with human intervention in natural processes that lead to a violation of the equilibrium of natural complexes, entail a change in these complexes or their complete destruction. One of the largest environmental problems in Africa is the gradual increase in the desert area. For example, the […]...
14. Features of the organic world of South America and the change of its natural complexes by man Features of the organic world of the continent. The diversity of the natural conditions of South America determines the species richness of plants and animals, and the remoteness from other continents is their originality. Since in the past geological era, South America was part of the single continent of Gondwana, some plant forks are similar […]...
15. Natural phenomena of nature in Africa Spontaneous phenomena are events in nature, manifested as a powerful destructive force. These include, in particular, droughts, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, hurricanes, etc. Natural phenomena can lead to numerous human casualties, the destruction of buildings, roads, damage to agricultural lands, forests. In Africa, natural disasters include, first of all, permanent droughts, during which there is […]...
16. Patterns of the distribution of natural areas in Eurasia Since the territory of Eurasia lies in all climatic zones of the Northern Hemisphere, all natural zones known on the planet were formed here. On the mainland, in contrast to North America, the latitude zonation of natural zones is more apparent, that is, their change from the equator to the poles. In addition, due to […]...
17. The importance of natural conditions and natural resources for the existence of mankind A person’s life outside nature is impossible. To ensure its existence, human society uses both natural and natural conditions. The natural conditions include the components of nature that affect the life and economic activities of the population. First of all, it concerns climate and relief. It is the climatic conditions that make it possible to […]...
18. Physical and geographical location of Africa Africa is the continent of heat, impenetrable thickets of equatorial forests, huge savannas and endless deserts. The uniqueness of nature is determined by the peculiarities of the location of Africa on our planet, that is, its physical and geographical position. Physico-geographical position – the location of the territory with respect to a variety of natural […]...
19. Political map of Africa In ancient times, states in Africa did not have clear boundaries. The division of the territory began mainly during the colonization of the continent by European states and ended only in the second half of the 20th century. The outlines of the borders, which are straight lines, recall the colonial past of Africa. The colonialists […]...
20. Common questions to the country Canada 1. On a comprehensive map, find the minerals of Canada. Explain their placement. How does their population use them? This task is better done on the contour map. Label the icons of the same color with combustible minerals, in another color – ore minerals and the third color – non-metallic minerals. Ore minerals are mined […]...
21. Lakes, swamps and underground waters of Africa Lakes. The basins of almost all large African lakes are of tectonic origin, that is, they are in faults, or deflections of the earth’s crust. The largest in the area of ​​the lake of the African continent is Victoria. It is in the deflection of the platform, so it is relatively shallow. Tropical storms often […]...
22. Animal world of savannas and sparse forests of Africa Only in African savannah can you see so many herbivorous giant animals. They all wander through savannahs in search of niches and water. They make especially significant transitions in the dry period. The African elephant is the largest of the modern land animals. The length of his body reaches 7 meters and the weight of […]...
23. The geographical position of Africa, its research 1. What are the characteristics of the geographical position of Africa? Features of the geographical location of the continent Africa is easy to establish by looking at the map. Africa is the only continent that is divided by the equator into almost equal parts. A significant territory of the continent is located between the North […]...
24. Use of natural resources of the Atlantic Ocean The most important sea routes connecting the countries of Europe and Africa with the New World pass through the Atlantic Ocean. On the coast and the islands of the Atlantic are world famous recreation areas and tourism. The busiest sea routes run between 35-40 ° and 55-60 ° N. w. Historically, the Atlantic Ocean has […]...
25. The structure of the earth’s crust of Africa The relief depends on the structure of the earth’s crust, which was formed for a long time. Under the influence of internal and external processes, the main tectonic structures of Africa emerged and deposits of various minerals were formed to the origin. Covered 2-3 billion years ago, Africa’s high mountain systems under the influence of […]...
26. Natural zoning 1. Natural complexes are very diverse. Which of them are called natural zones? The natural complex of land, as well as the complex of the geographical envelope as a whole, is a heterogeneous formation and includes natural complexes of lower ranks that differ in the quality of the components of the complex of natural components. […]...
27. Interesting facts about “Africa” Africa from Europe is separated by a narrow Strait of Gibraltar, whose width is 14 km. In ancient times this strait was called the Hercules pillars. Later, the Arabs who conquered Spain named the Jebel Tal Garik Strait, the Tarika mountain, named after an Arab commander who in 711 crossed the strait at the head […]...
28. General information about Africa The area is 30.3 million km2. Population over 890 million people The highest point above sea level is Kilimanjaro. The lowest point from sea level is the Assol depression. The length of the coastline is -30.5 thousand km. The average height above sea level is -650 m. The longest river is the Nile with Kagera. […]...
29. Common features of Africa’s climate Africa is the hottest continent of the world. This is due primarily to the fact that most of its territory is in a hot thermal belt between the tropics. Here throughout the year the sun is high above the horizon and twice a year, anywhere in Africa between the North and South Tropics is at […]...
30. Information about Africa in ancient times North Africa has been known to Europeans for a long time. After all, there, on the banks of the Nile, there was one of the first developed civilizations – Ancient Egypt. In the east of the Mediterranean coast, on a narrow coastal strip lived a people of mariners – Phoenicians, known since biblical times for […]...
31. Rivers of Africa The African proverb says: water is more expensive than flour. This indicates that local people value water above wealth. On large areas of Africa, water is really scarce. Nevertheless, not everywhere on the mainland it is lacking. Here and there, even in excess water. The uneven distribution of water bodies in Africa is related to […]...
32. The development of internal parts of Africa The study of the interior territories of Africa began only with the XIX century. European countries in search of new markets for their goods and cheap sources of raw materials for their industry, seized all new territories. The most famous researcher of the interior territories of Africa is considered to be the English missionary David […]...
33. The coastline of Africa The coast of Africa is poorly dissected, there are almost no convenient natural bays for porting. This is due to the peculiarities of the formation of the continent. Near the coast of Africa there are few islands. The largest of these is Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The island has a continental origin. It arose […]...
34. Soil and vegetation in savannas and light forests of Africa Unlike poor red-yellow ferralite soils of moist equatorial forest, savannah soils contain more humus, as in the dry period plant debris decomposes slowly. Red ferrallite soils formed on the border with forests. Then they are replaced by red-brown soils. Closer to the deserts, they gradually become less fertile reddish-brown. The vegetation of savannas is not […]...
35. Tropical deserts and semi-deserts of Africa Where the dry period lasts sometimes year-round, and short-term rains fall irregularly, lies the natural zone of tropical deserts and semi-deserts. The largest area in Africa, it occupies the Northern Hemisphere. Here, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea for 5000 km wide stripe from west to east extends the Sahara desert. In southern […]...
36. Natural conditions and resources of the Far East Why is the large number of isotherms in the Far East closed? Closed isotherms are associated with mountain massifs, intermontane basins, which violate a smooth temperature decrease from south to north. How can one explain such sharp contrasts in the amount of precipitation in different parts of the Far East? This again is explained by […]...
37. Zone and azonal natural complexes of the Earth It is impossible to understand the world around us, studying only its separate parts. In nature, everything is interconnected, woven into one whole by thousands of visible and invisible threads. Unravel this tangle and understand the unity of air, water, soil, plants and animals, see the harmony in this, at first glance, chaos and trying […]...
38. Races and peoples of Africa The main part of the inhabitants of the mainland is the indigenous population, belonging to the three races – Caucasoid, Negroid and Mongoloid. Representatives of the Caucasoid race live mainly in the north of Africa. These are samples and Berbers, who in ancient times moved here from Asia. They are characterized by dark skin, dark […]...
39. Climatic zones and areas of South America As the equator passes through the northern part of South America, the continent is mainly located in the equatorial, subequatorial and tropical climatic zones. Only the southern part of the continent is in the subtropical and temperate zones. Equatorial air masses dominate in the equatorial climate zone during the year and an area of ​​low […]...
40. School biology cabinet I go to the school room. There are many colors in it, they stand on the windowsills, on a table near the wall, hang from suspended flowerpots. The leaves are clean, shiny. In the corner at the window is a large rectangular aquarium. In it, frosted green algae are swaying in the transparent water, multicolored […]...