Natural areas of Africa

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1. 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 […]...
2. 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 […]...
3. 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 […]...
4. 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 […]...
5. 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 […]...
6. 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 […]...
7. 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 […]...
8. Climatic zones of Australia The territory of Australia is located in three climatic zones: subequatorial in the north, tropical in the center and subtropical in the south. In the extreme north of the continent, a subequatorial climate is formed. In summer, during the period of the predominance of equatorial air masses, it is moist and warm. The average air […]...
9. Climatic zones of North America Because of the considerable length from north to south, North America is located in all climatic zones of the northern hemisphere, except equatorial. In the arctic climatic zone throughout the year, the cold and dry Arctic air prevails. Here the harsh winters and cold summers. In winter, a polar night reigns. The annual amount of […]...
10. Inner waters of Africa 1. Prove, using the example of the Zambezi River and the lakes of Tanganyika and Chad, that rivers and lakes depend on terrain and climate. In order to prove the dependence that exists between the inland waters and the relief, it is necessary to trace the nature of the flow of rivers and the shape […]...
11. Climatic zones of the Earth The amount of solar radiation decreases from the equator to the poles, and the air masses are formed depending on the geographical latitude. Therefore, each latitude is characterized by its signs of climate. In this way, according to latitude, climatic belts are singled out – huge territories within which the main climate indicators hardly change. […]...
12. 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 […]...
13. Climatic Belt of Africa Since the equator crosses Africa almost in the middle, the climatic zones are repeated on its territory twice: to the north and south from the equator. The equatorial climate belt covers the coast of the Gulf of Guinea and the basin of the Congo. It is also called the “eternal summer” belt. Here constantly high […]...
14. Deserts and semi-deserts of Eurasia In the most remote from the oceans parts of Central Asia and the Arabian Peninsula, where precipitation is a rarity, a zone of deserts and semideserts stretches. It lies in the continental climatic regions of temperate, subtropical and tropical belts. The largest deserts of the temperate zone are the Karakum, Kyzylkum, Takla-Makan and Gobi. Here, […]...
15. Climatic zones and regions of Eurasia The great extent of Eurasia from north to south determines the formation over its territory of all types of air masses of arctic, temperate, tropical, equatorial. Therefore, the continent is located in all climatic zones of the northern hemisphere. The considerable length of the continent from west to east predetermines the difference in the climate […]...
16. The role of the atmosphere in the life of the Earth. Distribution of air temperature on Earth 1. What are the main properties of the atmosphere? The atmosphere is a necessary condition for the birth and existence of life on Earth. The air from which the atmosphere consists is necessary for breathing all living things. A person can not help breathing air even for 1 minute, and only prolonged workouts can extend […]...
17. Deserts and semi-deserts of Australia The natural zone of tropical deserts and semi-deserts occupies 65% of Australia’s area and is located mainly in the west, in the center and south of the mainland in a tropical and subtropical continental climate. Soils are tropical desert, very saline and have a red color, which gives them iron oxide. Unlike the African deserts, […]...
18. Regularities of the change of natural complexes of land and ocean In the fact that there are different natural complexes on land and in the Ocean, one can be convinced by realizing an imaginary journey along one of the meridians from north to south. Such a change of natural complexes can be traced on all continents. Its main cause on the plains is the change in […]...
19. 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 […]...
20. 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 […]...
21. Climatic conditions in savannahs and light forests of Africa Savannah and woodlands – the largest area in Africa, occupying about 40% of its territory. They resemble steppes with a grassy cover and scattered singly or in small groups by trees and shrubs. Savannas formed mainly in the subequatorial climatic zone, which is characterized by two seasons – dry and wet. In the direction from […]...
22. 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 […]...
23. 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 […]...
24. 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. […]...
25. 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 […]...
26. Forming the climate of South America The climate of South America is similar to the climate of other continents of tropical latitudes – Africa and Australia, although here the territories with dry climate are much smaller. By the amount of precipitation, no continent can compete with South America. All these features are determined by a number of climate-forming factors. Like other […]...
27. 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 […]...
28. Savannah and light forests of Australia Gradually, in the direction to the north and east, the semi-deserts pass into savannas – the vast edges of grasses. In the area of ​​savannah in Australia are second only to deserts. They are located in the northern part of the continent in the conditions of the subequatorial climate, as well as in the more […]...
29. Natural protected areas of Africa Natural protected areas are land or sea areas on which the entire natural complex or its individual components are preserved in their natural state. In these territories, economic activities are completely prohibited or its individual elements. In our time, no one denies the need to preserve natural complexes, plants and animals in them. In some […]...
30. Natural complexes of the islands of Oceania In Oceania, natural complexes of coral, volcanic and continental islands can be distinguished. Natural complexes of coral islands are monotonous. A flat surface does not exceed an absolute altitude of 3-10 m above sea level. The vegetation of coral islands is very scarce – only a few plant species. The dominant plant of the islands […]...
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. Hard-leafed evergreen forests and shrubs of Africa The zone of evergreen hardwood forests and shrubs is located in the extreme north and south of Africa. In winter, the zone is under the influence of cyclones, bringing coolness and moisture. In summer cyclones are replaced by dry and hot air of the tropics. Here is a typical Mediterranean climate. Precipitation in these regions […]...
33. Natural conditions of the Caucasus 1. In what direction is the Great Caucasus stretching? The Great Caucasus stretches in a sublatitudinal direction from the west-north-west to the east-south-east. 2. Which of the three parts is divided into the Main Caucasian Range? Several mountain ranges are distinguished in the Caucasus mountains. The axial part of the Caucasus is the Main and […]...
34. Common questions to the country France 1. Using the text and maps, indicate the nature of France. How does the geographical position affect it? France is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Well-moistened north-west of the country with a flat relief provides the population of France with basic food products and gives the opportunity to […]...
35. Features of the climate of Australia Australia is the driest continent of the world. Rainfall here is five times less than in Africa, and air temperatures are also high. This is due to the influence of a number of climate-forming factors. Australia receives a large amount of solar energy, because its territory extends in tropical latitudes. The northern part of the […]...
36. Key facts on the topic “North America” North America is completely located in the Northern and Western hemispheres, stretching almost 7 thousand km from north to south, has a heavily dissected coastline. Its closest neighboring continents are Eurasia and South America. The first of the Europeans reached the northern coasts of North America, the Normans in the 10th century, but information about […]...
37. Geological structure, minerals and climate of Oceania The geological structure of the islands of Oceania and their origin are closely related to the structure of the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. In the west of the Pacific, the Pacific and Indo-Australian plates converge, forming uplifts. In the places of their collision, earthquakes and volcanism are observed. Most of the islands of Oceania […]...
38. 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 […]...
39. Key facts on the topic “South America” The continents of South and North America form a single part of oppression. The northern part of South America crosses the equator, the middle part – the Southern Tropic, and the southern part of the continent reaches 54 ° S. extending into temperate latitudes. Part of the world America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in […]...
40. Scheme of surface currents 1. Find in the text an explanation of the causes of ocean currents. What general rule is the movement of the main currents subject to? You already know that currents form in the seas and oceans, which are peculiar rivers in the ocean. If you compare a map showing the main directions of wind currents, […]...