Problem Description:
The task involves labeling and coloring specific countries and bodies of water on a map of Africa. The instructions provided are as follows:
1. Color Egypt
Blue.
2. Label the
Red Sea.
3. Label the
Indian Ocean.
4. Color Madagascar
Orange.
5. Color Ethiopia
Purple.
6. Color South Africa
Red.
7. Label the
Red Sea.
Solution Explanation:
#### Step 1: Identify and Color Egypt (Blue)
- Locate Egypt on the map. It is situated in the northeastern part of Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the east.
- Color the area corresponding to Egypt
Blue.
#### Step 2: Label the Red Sea
- The Red Sea is located between Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula to the northeast of Africa. It separates Africa from Asia.
- Write "Red Sea" near the body of water that corresponds to the Red Sea.
#### Step 3: Label the Indian Ocean
- The Indian Ocean is the large body of water to the southeast of Africa. It surrounds Madagascar and extends southward.
- Write "Indian Ocean" near the body of water that corresponds to the Indian Ocean.
#### Step 4: Color Madagascar (Orange)
- Madagascar is the large island off the southeastern coast of Africa. It is separated from the mainland by the Mozambique Channel.
- Color the area corresponding to Madagascar
Orange.
#### Step 5: Color Ethiopia (Purple)
- Ethiopia is located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea to the north, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Kenya to the south, and Sudan and South Sudan to the west.
- Color the area corresponding to Ethiopia
Purple.
#### Step 6: Color South Africa (Red)
- South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini.
- Color the area corresponding to South Africa
Red.
#### Step 7: Label the Red Sea (Repeat)
- This step is a repetition of Step 2. Ensure that the Red Sea is clearly labeled near the body of water.
Final Map Description:
-
Egypt: Colored
Blue.
-
Madagascar: Colored
Orange.
-
Ethiopia: Colored
Purple.
-
South Africa: Colored
Red.
-
Red Sea: Labeled twice.
-
Indian Ocean: Labeled.
Final Answer:
\boxed{\text{Follow the steps above to complete the map.}}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of political map worksheet.