Africa Flashcards
What is a biome
A large area of similar climate and vegatation.
An example is desert of tropical rainforest
What is a landlocked country
a country with no coast line so they cant recieve any imports or exports.
What is the sahel
It is a vast area which transitions the sahara into the savannas of sudan which is more humid
(change in weather in parts of the sahel)
what is desertification
it is the process of an area becoming a desert over a number of years
What are causes of desertification
Increasing population
clearing of land of vegetation for firewood,shelter and farming
vegetation is removed by livestock due to overgrazing by cattle
removal of vegetation leaves soil exposed
exposed soil is vulnerable to erosion from wind and water
wind and water erode the soil away which prevents vegetation from growing
What is the climate in Africa
Warm and hot climates prevail all over Africa, but mostly the northern part is marked by aridity and high temperatures.
In some parts it can be wet/humid.
What is the physical geography in Africa
It is fairly balanced hence having rainforests, deserts (the sahara) and mountains along with some plains/fields foe animals to roam and for people to live.
what is developmet
A country which is gaining higher tech/ improving the country