Question

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.
A map of Africa titled Climate Map of Africa. A key shows 4 main climate zones and their subzones by color. Tropical Zone: Dark pink = Tropical humid. Light pink = Tropical wet and dry. Dry Zone: Yellow = Semi arid. Tan is Arid. Mid-Latitude Zone: Dark green = Marine west coast. Light green = Mediterranean. Aqua = Humid subtropical. High Latitude Zone: Brown = Highlands. The top third of the map has areas of green, yellow, and tan. Arrow 3 points to the tan area. Arrow 4 points to the yellow area. The middle of the map is mainly light pink with some dark pink. Arrow 2 points to the dark pink area. The peninsula to the northeast has areas of brown, yellow, and tan. The bottom of the map has areas of tan, yellow, and aqua. Arrow 1 points to the yellow area. Madagascar has areas of yellow, light pink, and dark pink.

Which of the arrows on the climate map above is pointing to the Sahel, the semiarid region bordering the Sahara Desert?
A.
One (1)
B.
Two (2)
C.
Three (3)
D.
Four (4)

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D. Four (4)

Arrow 4 points to the yellow semiarid band just south of the Sahara, which is the Sahel.