Settlement patterns. Many of the most densely populated regions in Africa are found near sources of water or in climates with regular precipitation. In North Africa, population is highest along the Mediterranean coast and the Nile River Valley. The tropical wet and dry climates south of the Sahara also include several large population centers especially in Highlands and near coastlines
However regions of Africa with a tropical wet climate do not typically have large populations. The rainforests that grow in these areas are dense, and soils are poor.
Explain why access to water determines where people settle
Identify where exactly these resources are located in North Africa(what is the name of at least one)
Explain why people do not live in certain areas of North Africa
Access to water is essential for human survival and for agriculture, which is the main source of food for many people. Water is also crucial for transportation, industry, and sanitation. Therefore, settlements tend to be located near sources of water, such as rivers, lakes, and coastlines, or in areas with regular precipitation.
In North Africa, one example of a region with access to water is the Nile River Valley. The Nile River is the longest river in the world and has been a key source of water for human settlement and agriculture for thousands of years. The Nile supports a dense population in countries like Egypt and Sudan.
People do not live in certain areas of North Africa, such as the Sahara Desert, due to the lack of water. The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, with extremely arid conditions and very limited water sources. As a result, the Sahara is sparsely populated, with only a few nomadic populations able to survive in this harsh environment.