Lesson 7: Climates of Africa - Forming of the Sahara Desert

Summary

We have now moved on to the Sahara Desert and the Sahel, where you have been introduced to water/rainfall and climate. Both are criticial to the existence of people in the Saharan region. But as you can see, people do adjust and live with these climatic conditions dictated by the natural environment.

Deliverables

REMINDER: The following items are due by the end of this lesson (see the Calendar tab in ANGEL for specific due dates). Detailed information about the assignment and submission directions are included in this lesson.

  • Discussion Forum: Climate of Africa, Part I
  • Thought-provoking Assignment: Radiocarbon Dating and the Age of Saharan Groundwater