North Africa is often grouped with the Middle East region due to shared cultural, climate, and geographic traits. The region is divided into sub-regions of Maghrib and Mashriq. North Africa is largely arid with virtually no water as the Atlas Mountains block rain and the Sahara Desert covers most of the land, ranging from hot to below freezing temperatures. However, areas near the Mediterranean Sea and Nile Delta feature more lush vegetation due to influences of warmth and humidity from the sea and river.

2. A. The Middle East:
North Africa is often
combined with this
region because of
cultural, climate, and
geographic similarities.

3. B. Sub-regions: divide
North Africa (this
include: Maghrib,
Mashriq).

4. C. Arid: there is virtually
no water in North Africa.
It is basically all desert.
D. Atlas Mountains:
Block almost all rain
from North Africa.

5. E. Sahara: Covers
nearly 8.2 million
square miles.
Temperatures range
from 130 to Below
Freezing.

6. F. Mediterranean Sea:
Lush vegetation. Much
like
Greece, Italy, France.

7. G. Nile Delta: Longest
River in world. Adds
warm humidity.