West Africa Quiz - Questions Flashcards
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Deforestation
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The action of clearing a wide area of trees.
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Transition Zone
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An area between two geographic regions that has characteristics of both. The Sahel is a transition zone.
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West African Highlands
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Areas of West Africa that have higher elevations and mountainous land.
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Desertification
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Expansion of the desert. Caused by many factors such as overpopulation and climate change.
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Semi-Arid Steppe
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An area that gets less than average rainfall, but not as low as desert level.
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