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.