Life in a dry region: Mali-2

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Life in a dry region: Mali

Today:

-revision par 2.

-explanation G51 Drought

-coursebook page 27

-check homework(video Great Green Wall)

Goals:

-How come the Sahel is a vulnerable region?

-G51 Drought

Sahel

Drought

Coursebook:

-What’s the difference in precipitation in Mali:

--Per region?

--In 1 year?

-What are the characteristics of the landscapes in Mali?

-What are the two ways of making a living in dry regions?

-How come the Sahel is a vulnerable region?

Geo Guide:

G51: Drought

G97: Savanne

G98: Steppe

G99: Desert

Savanna

Trees and bushes

Dry periods

Giraffes

Grasses

Elephants

North and south of the equator

Tropical grass

Dry period for four till six months 

Zebras

Lions

Steppe

250-500 mm precipitation in one year

Three till four months of precipitation

Grasses

Bushes with smaller leaves

Plants contain deep roots

Low bushes

Dry period for nine months 

Area between savanna and deserts.

Desert

Almost no precipitation at all

Between 20o en 40o N’. and 20o en 40o S’.

Cacti(cactus)

Zero to 250 mm precipitation

Desert steppe

Sand, Rocks, Gravel

Oasis

Date palms 

Heat and cold

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Question 5

Why is the Sahel a vulnerable region
(page 27 coursebook)

Homework

-Read coursebook page 27

-Watch the video about the 'Great Green Wall'

-Answer the questions of the video

Link to video+ questions in chat, SOM en Teams.

Questions video

1. What is the Great Green Wall?
   
2. Why did people built the Great Green Wall?
   
3. Name a positive effect of this wall for the locals.
   

Homework

Do questions 5 and 10 workbook paragraph 2