13 south africa land and economy updated
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Republic of South Africa:Land and Economy
Created byMr. Raponi
ObjectivesStudents will be able to define Enclaves. Students will be able to discuss South Africa’s mineral wealth.Students will be able to discuss wildlife of South Africa.Students will be able to list three physical features of South Africa.
Angola
NamibiaBotswana
Zambia
Zimbabwe
South Africa Lesotho
Swaziland
Malawi
The Land
South Africa sprawls across 471,440 square miles, an area three time the size of
____________________.
Within South Africa are two small independent nations, Lesotho and Swaziland
These are known as
________________, small countries surrounded by a larger country.
The Two Enclaves of South Africa
Coasts
South Africa touches the
_____________ Ocean on the west, and the
_______________ Ocean on
both the south and the east.
Northwest along the Atlantic coast stretches the
________________ desert.
Farther south lies the
________________________, one of the southernmost points of Africa.
The Cape of Good Hope
High Flat Land
A large
_______________ (a high, flat area of land) spreads through the center of South Africa and it ranges from 2,000 feet all the way up to 8,000 feet.
Part of the South African plateau is made up of flat, grass-covered plains called the High Veld.
An Animal Theme Park
What do you think about people trying to interact with the animals in this way?
Explain if you think it is good or if it is bad.
Mountains
A group of mountain chains called the
________________ circle the plateau and divide it from the coastal area.
This escarpment rises to its highest elevation in the
___________________ Mountains. Many peaks here are more than 10,000 feet tall.
The Great Escarpment
Climate
South Africa lies south of
the ___________________ and when it is summer in the northern hemisphere, it is winter in the south.
In winter, the plateau is cool and sunny and sometimes the temperatures fall below freezing.
____________________- a major port city has a Mediterranean cool climate.
But I thought
that this was Africa??
?
A Magnificent Beast
The Economy
South Africa has the
most ____________ economy in Africa.
Workers mine ½ of Africa’s minerals and produce most of Africa’s manufactured goods.
Not all South African workers take part in this prosperous economy.
Minerals South Africa is one of
the richest countries in terms of
______________ wealth.
South Africa produces 1/3
of the _____________ mined in the world each year.
South Africa also has the world’s largest deposit of diamonds.
An Incredibly Hard Job
Manufacturing
South Africa’s industrial workers produce many
____________________ goods.
Many of the products that South Africans use are made in their own factories.
South Africa also exports metal products, chemicals, clothing, and processed food.
Farming
Most of South Africa is either too
_____________ or too
_____________ to farm.
South Africa’s farmers grow enough food for the country’s needs as well as some for export.
Among the crops grown are corn, fruits, potatoes, and wheat.
Ticket To Leave
Think, Pair, Share Think about what you have just heard. Write down three statements about it on an piece of paper
Now exchange your responses with a partner.
What were the most frequently mentioned ideas or terms?