Northern Africa Reading Guide

Which directions best describe the location of Northern Africa?

• a) South of Europe and east of the Atlantic Ocean

• b) North of Asia and west of the Pacific Ocean

• c) East of South America and north of Australia

• d) South of the United States and west of the Indian Ocean

Which prepositions best describe the location of Northern Africa?

• Above the other regions

• Under the other regions

• Between the other regions

• Across from the other regions

In which hemisphere is Northern Africa NOT located?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

What are the two main types of climate found in Northern Africa?

• Tropical and Tundra

• Rainforest and Dry

• Desert and Moderate Coastal

• Humid and Arctic

What is true about the desert climate in Northern Africa?

• It has frequent rain and strong winds.

• It is hot and very windy during the day, and cold at night.

• It has many rivers and lakes.

• It snows often in winter.

How often does it rain in the desert areas of Northern Africa?

• Rarely

• Almost every day

• Never

• Always

How often does it rain in the moderate coastal climate of Northern Africa?

• Rarely

• Sometimes

• Never

• Always

Where is the Nile River located?

• In Europe

• In North and East Africa

• In South America

• In the United States

How big is the Nile River?

• It is the longest river in the world.

• It is the shortest river in Africa.

• It is only 100 miles long

• It is smaller than a lake

How does the Nile River help humans?

• It makes the land dry and hot.

• It prevents people from traveling.

• It does not help humans.

• It provides water for drinking and farming.