African Geography

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African Savannah
What is the largest savannah in the world? Answer with a single words or term.
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Desertification
________ is the process through which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
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Savannahs
________ are hot, dry grasslands that are located near the Equator and cover almost half of Africa.
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Sahara
What is the worlds largest desert? Answer with a single words or term.
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Deforestation
What is the term for the decrease in forest areas across the world because of humans? Answer with a single words or term.
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Africa
What is the worlds second largest continent? Answer with a single words or term.
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Atlas Mountains
The ________ span across northwestern Africa, more specifically, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
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Africas tropical rain forest
________ is located along the central coast of Africa, near the Equator.
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Sahel
The ________ is a strip of dry grassland that is located south of the Sahara.
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Sahel
________ "means "border "or "margin.
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Kalahari Desert
What is the desert located in southwestern Africa? Answer with a single words or term.
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tropical rain forest
Africa's ________ has a hot, humid climate.
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Congo River
What is the second longest river in Africa? Answer with a single words or term.
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Nile River
The ________ is the worlds longest river at 4,150 miles.
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Niger River
What is the THIRD largest river in Africa. Answer with a single words or term.
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Atlas Mountains
The ________ provide mountain pass trade routes connecting the regions.
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Atlas Mountains
The ________ are home to several small villages rather than large cities.