Africa is often called the "continent of extremes." For a 7th-grade student, studying Africa is crucial because it contains the world’s most diverse ecosystems—from the arid Sahara to the dense Congo rainforests. Understanding its geography helps explain the distribution of its unique wildlife and the challenges of its climate. Solving crosswords like this helps reinforce key terminology and spatial awareness of the world's second-largest continent.
1. Sahara, 2. Nile, 3. Kilimanjaro, 4. Madagascar, 5. Savanna.
— The imaginary line that divides Africa into almost two equal northern and southern halves. Answer Key (For the teacher):
— A famous African tree with a very thick trunk that stores water.
— A tropical grassland with scattered trees, home to many large mammals. Down: Victoria — The largest lake in Africa by surface area.
— The largest island state off the southeast coast.
— The mountain range located in the northwest (Morocco/Algeria).