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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Africa is surrounded by the _____________ Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.
   2. The _____________ are the main prevailing winds which blow over the major part of the continent.
   3. A _______________ can be described as a tall, dense jungle.
   4. Savanna vegetation is also known as ____________ vegetation because of the small amount of rain.
   5. African wild dog is one of the world's most endangered ________________.
2. 2.

   Write (T) for true and (F) for false.

   1. Savanna type of climate is found in the South-eastern coast of Africa.
   2. Variation in day and night temperature is greater compared to the variation in the summer and winter temperature.
   3. The African plateau and highlands are warmer than the lowlands.
   4. Four o'clock showers occur in the equatorial region.
   5. Willow trees are found in the desert vegetation.
3. 3.

   Savanna vegetation is also known as parkland vegetation. Give reasons.

4. 4.

   Some parts of Africa in both the hemispheres, experience very high temperature. Give reasons.

5. 5.

   Equatorial rains are also called 'four o'clock showers'. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   Plants in the Sahara are dry and thorny. Give reasons.