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.

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