Exploring Africa's Physical and Cultural Geography with GIS

Activity 7 - Answer Key

Question 1

[Most fires are located South of the Sahara Desert, the South-Central

area of Africa, and the Island of Madagascar.]

 

Question 2 

[Most fires are located in the Savanna and open woodland. Some in

the Semi-evergreen and deciduous area.]

 

Question 3 

[Most fires in Africa are NOT in densely populated areas.]


 
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