World Regional Geography

Spring 2005

Chapter9 Africa South of the Sahara

Homework 9

Due April 7, 2005

At the Web Site for the course text, complete the following exercises:

1. Study Questions

2. Fill in the Blanks

The web site:

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072549750/information_center_view0/

After you answer the questions you will be given the option to email me the results (bottom of page)

Your answers should be emailed to me.

Question 1 (3 points):

What limits African development? Give reasons and examples to support your reasons.

Question 2 (3 points):

Describe the creation of the country of South Africa. What is significant about this country in terms of the world and Africa South of the Sahara?

Question 3 (3 points):

What are Africa’s major economic activities? How does this relate to the world economy and where does this place Africa in terms of long-term development? Go back to ideas from chapters 1 and 2 for the correct answer.