Question

1. while most of the sahara desert is in north africa, the desert also touches parts of and . (select all that apply)

a. west africa
b. central and south africa
c. east africa

Explanation:

Analyze the geographic extent of the Sahara Desert

The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, spanning across the northern part of the African continent. While its core lies in North Africa, its vast boundaries extend into neighboring subregions. We need to evaluate which of the given subregions are touched by the Sahara Desert using our knowledge of African Geography and African Subregions.

Evaluate West Africa

West Africa includes countries like Mauritania, Mali, Niger, and Chad. The northern portions of these countries lie directly within the Sahara Desert (the Sahel transition zone runs just south of it). Therefore, the Sahara Desert definitely touches parts of West Africa.

Evaluate Central and South Africa

Central Africa (such as the Congo Basin) is dominated by tropical rainforests and humid climates, while South Africa is located in the southernmost part of the continent, separated from the Sahara by thousands of miles of tropical and savannah biomes. The Sahara Desert does not touch Central or South Africa.

Evaluate East Africa

East Africa includes countries like Sudan and Eritrea. The northern part of Sudan is covered by the Nubian Desert, which is a eastern region of the Sahara Desert. Therefore, the Sahara Desert touches parts of East Africa.

Answer:

• A. West Africa (Correct answer)
• B. Central and South Africa
• C. East Africa (Correct answer)