Chap 15 West africa Flashcards
0
Q
What is the climate and vegetation of west Africa?
A
It is Zonal.
1
Q
What is the inland delta if the Niger River like?
A
Looks like a delta that flows into the sea but it is inland in Mali.
2
Q
What is a Sahel?
A
A strip of land that separates desert from wetter areas.
3
Q
What is a savanna?
A
Area of tall grasses and scattered trees and shrubs.
4
Q
What is animism?
A
Belief bodies of water, animals, trees, and other natural objects have spirits.
5
Q
What country has an economy based on oil.
A
Niger
6
Q
Why did the slave trade go on?
A
It was profitable to supply slaves to Europeans for labour.
7
Q
What country has the most stable democratic government in Africa.
A
Liberia
