* Physical maps show the natural features of a region, such as mountains, rivers, and, importantly, deserts.
* They use different colors and symbols to represent these features, making it easy to distinguish deserts from other landforms.
* You can also use political maps, but they focus on borders and cities. While they may include desert names, they won't provide the detailed information about the geographical extent of deserts that a physical map does.
Here are some specific physical maps you could use:
* World Physical Map: This map shows the entire world with its physical features. It will likely highlight the major deserts of Africa, such as the Sahara, Namib, and Kalahari.
* Africa Physical Map: This map specifically focuses on Africa and its physical features, providing more detailed information about the deserts within the continent.
* Detailed regional maps of Africa: These maps may focus on specific regions of Africa and provide even more in-depth information about the deserts in those areas.
No matter which map you choose, make sure it's a physical map to effectively find the deserts of Africa.