African Geography

African Savannah

What is the largest savannah in the world? Answer with a single words or term.

Desertification

________ is the process through which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

Savannahs

________ are hot, dry grasslands that are located near the Equator and cover almost half of Africa.

Sahara

What is the worlds largest desert? Answer with a single words or term.

Deforestation

What is the term for the decrease in forest areas across the world because of humans? Answer with a single words or term.

Africa

What is the worlds second largest continent? Answer with a single words or term.

Atlas Mountains

The ________ span across northwestern Africa, more specifically, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

Africas tropical rain forest

________ is located along the central coast of Africa, near the Equator.

Sahel

The ________ is a strip of dry grassland that is located south of the Sahara.

Sahel

________ "means "border "or "margin.

Kalahari Desert

What is the desert located in southwestern Africa? Answer with a single words or term.

tropical rain forest

Africa's ________ has a hot, humid climate.

Congo River

What is the second longest river in Africa? Answer with a single words or term.

Nile River

The ________ is the worlds longest river at 4,150 miles.

Niger River

What is the THIRD largest river in Africa. Answer with a single words or term.

Atlas Mountains

The ________ provide mountain pass trade routes connecting the regions.

Atlas Mountains

The ________ are home to several small villages rather than large cities.