Africa Terms

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 and helps them master key African geographic terminology. Students match terms such as plateau, delta, oasis, equator, basin, and archipelago to their correct definitions, strengthening understanding of landform types, technical vocabulary, and reading comprehension in a geography context.

Learning Goals

• African Geography Vocabulary (Grades 5-7) – Learn and apply key terms related to landforms and physical features
• Technical Term Recognition – Match words to accurate definitions to reinforce understanding
• Reading for Comprehension – Interpret descriptive definitions and connect them to correct terms
• Spatial & Conceptual Awareness – Understand how landform types relate to geographic regions

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Developed by educators with alignment to geography and reading standards
• Matching Activity Format – Promotes active engagement, precision, and retention
• Vocabulary Reinforcement – Builds confidence with technical terms used in physical geography
• Flexible Use – Suitable for classroom lessons, independent practice, assessment, or homeschool instruction

This Africa Terms worksheet helps students develop mastery of geographic vocabulary and landform concepts while reinforcing comprehension and technical literacy. By matching terms with definitions, learners strengthen their understanding of Africa’s physical geography and prepare for broader study of world regions. Ideal for both classroom and homeschool settings, this printable resource offers meaningful, low-prep practice in geography and vocabulary development.