LT 4/5 Project
Living Conditions and Features of the Regions in the Sahara
The Desert Region
The Desert Region is very unpredictable, during the day temperatures could reach up to over 100 degrees. Then at night temperatures can dip below freezing. Sandstorms are common in the desert climate, they begin when wing picks up clouds of sand they can limit visibility. Plants find a way to survive lots sprout very quickly when it rains and then die and wait for more rain to sprout again.
The Oasis Environment.
It is surprising land like oasis is found in the Sahara. An oasis consists of try sand and rock surrounding water. Oasis's hold the most wildlife. It is where all animals have to come to get their water and bath in order to survive. In the Sahara there are about 90 large oases where animals gather for water. Also in Oasis are palm trees that are very useful. Below is a picture.
Sahel Environment
The Sahel is right at the Sahara's edge. The land here is very good for farming and has a wide variety of natural vegetation including types of trees, grass, and bushes. Although the Sahel has much better conditions drought is very common there. In 1968 very long drought occurred and for six years there was hardly any rain. Since then there has been some rain but not enough for the land to fully recovered.
How people Survive
Surviving in the Desert
To survive in the desert people raise animals such as camels and goats. They are part of a group called the Tuareg. They are on the move to find good pasture areas. Once these people reach an oasis they trade food.
Surviving in the Oasis
It is still hard to live in an oasis. There is very few natural resources so not that many people can survive in one area. Although conditions are not ideal people still find a way to use what they have to survive. People in oasis farm and trade to survive and make a living.
Surviving in Sahel
People living in the Sahel usually farm to survive. Others may herd as well. People plant on one field for a year or two and then move on to the next field. These conditions aren't as bad but one problem is deforestation.