mapping activity - africa -...
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Mapping Activity - Africa (adapted from Geography Alive! Mapping Lab)
Task #1 – Mental Mapping
Draw an outline map of Africa in the space below. Add a compass rose to your map, showing where north,
south, east, and west are. Then draw and label these features where you think they are located:
the equator
the prime meridian
the highest mountain in Africa
two long rivers
a desert area
any countries and cities you think you know
Draw you mental map of Africa below.
Task #2 – Examine the political, physical, vegetation, population, climate, and economic activities maps of
Africa to answer the following questions.
Task #3 – Combine your prior knowledge with what learned about the locations of geographic features in
Africa to create a mental sketch map of Africa.