Read & React: For this blog assignment please follow the link and read the following article and post your reaction to it in the comment section. A good reaction should include what desertification is, why it occurs, and what the possible solutions are.

Please copy and paste the following link to open the article.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6247802.stm

Political Cartoons

Please take a look at the above three political cartoon and post 1 comment answering the following questions: Pick one cartoon and describe what you think the authors message is? What is your reaction to the cartoon and do you think that the cartoon is an effective way to convey the authors message?

Africa Maps

Look at the above maps: Post a comment answering the following: In your own words describe the purpose of one of the above maps. Which is the most "map" like and why? Which of the above maps would be the most useful? and why?

Geography

Watch the video and post one comment on the following question: Is Africa's diverse geography a strength or a weakness....and why?