Regions

Would geographers include the whole continent of Africa in the same climate region?

• Yes, it's all in Africa

• No, it has four different climate regions.

• Yes, the climate regions are the same.

• No, the photos of Africa are all different.

Study the two maps on the right. Why do geographers divide Africa into two cultural regions?

• There are two different languages.

• There are two different religions.

• The areas are mostly desert regions.

• The languages are the same.

What feature does not classify Northern Africa as a desert region?

• Nubian Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Atlas Mountains

• Libyan Desert

Why would geographers include the country of Egypt as part of the region of Africa, and the region of the Middle East.

• The religion of Egypt is Muslim, which is like the other countries in the Middle East.

• The Map is all green and green is a common color.

• The region has a high population.

• The Sudan is south of Egypt.

Which country in the Middle East is best suited for farming? Why?

• Turkey, because it gets 10 to over 40 inches of rain.

• Libya, it is mostly yellow and gets no rain.

• Saudi Arabia, because it's the largest

• Iraq because is is along the Persian Gulf.

What information might a geographer consider when classifying a CLIMATE region?

• The way people earn a living

• Religious beliefs.

• The height of the mountain ranges

• The average temperature and rainfall Religious beliefs

What information might a geographer consider when classifying a PHYSICAL region?

• Landforms, climate, or plant and animal life

• Population

• Religious practices

• Languages and customs

When a geographer collects information about an area’s BIRTH AND DEATH RATES, he is classifying the region using

• Cultural characteristics

• Population data

• Physical characteristics

• Economic Activity

What information might a geographer consider when classifying a CULTURE region?

• Average yearly rainfall

• The distribution of resources

• Population density

• Language, beliefs, and customs of the people

What information might a geographer consider when classifying an ECONOMIC region?

• The customs and traditions of the people

• The type of products made in factories

• The population of an area

• The height of the land