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Climate Regions of Africa South of the Sahara
Term | Definition |
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drought | long period of time without rainfall |
rain forest | dense stand of trees and other growth that receives high amounts of precipitation each year |
canopy | umbrella-like covering formed by the tops of trees in a rain forest |
deforestation | cutting down of forests without replanting new trees |
ecotourism | type of tourism in which people visit a country to enjoy its natural wonders |
savanna | broad grassland in the tropics with few trees |
desertification | process by which dry areas turn into desert |
succulent | type of plant that has thick, fleshy leaves that can conserve moisture |
annual | occurring once a year |
enormous | very big |