East African Geography

What a View… Study these pictures. List similarities and differences. What a View… North Carolina Great Rift Valley East African Geography East African Geography • The geography in this region is very diverse, and has many interesting features. We will look at: • The Great Rift Valley • Lake Victoria • The Serengeti Plain • Mount Kilimanjaro • Animals of the region Observe the diversity of the land as you watch these pictures. How might each feature create opportunities limitations for East Africans? You will have time to respond to these questions after each section and at the end, so pay attention to the pictures as they are shown. The Great Rift According to Encyclopedia Britannica, “The Great Rift Valley is a long, deep depression with steep, wall-like cliffs, extending from Jordan in southwestern Asia southward through Africa to Mozambique.” Lake Victoria How might Lake Victoria create opportunities for East Africans? Serengeti Plain Mt. Kilimanjaro How might Mt. Kilimanjaro create opportunities for East Africans? Animals