植物学及园艺学英文版 botany and horticulture 35课件.pptVIP

Africa’s large size—more than three times the size of the United States—and its location have led to a wide variety of climates and vegetation. As a result, distinct cultures and ways of life developed.;Africa’s climate also quite varied Northern Africa dominated by Sahara, largest desert in world Stretches 3,000 miles between Atlantic Ocean, Red Sea Barren landscape includes mountains, plateaus, plains, sand dunes Temperatures in desert climb above 120°F, rain rare Number of oases scattered throughout desert, some support villages;Southern Africa consists mainly of hilly grasslands, deserts,