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Africa Physical Geo.
6th grade - alg. AFRICA Chapter 1 SMS
Question | Answer |
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artificially watering crops | irrigate |
add variety | diversify |
region of deseart with water and some vegetation | oasis |
crops grown and sold for money | cash crops |
people who travel from place to place to find water and food for their herds | nomads |
type of soil that is good for growing crops | fertile |
height of land above sea level | elevation |
steep cliff near the coast | escarpment |
The way people make a living affects the _________________. | economy |
___________ interrupt a river's flow and ships can't pass through | cataracts |
________________ is a major part of Africa's economy. | farming |
African countries diversify their economy to ______________ themselves during times where the world's economy is uncertain. | protect |
Africa is called the ______________ continent because it has high elevation | plateau |
_______________ Desert crosses most of NORTH Africa | Sahara |
Tall grasses, thorny bushes and scattered trees grow here | savanna |
Important natural resources in Africa | crops, minerals & timber |
3 major rivers in Africa | Congo, Niger, Zambezi |
The ___________ River flows north into the Mederterranian Sea | Nile |
2 deserts in SOUTH Africa | Namib & Kalahari |
2 cash crops in Africa | coffee & tea |
raising crops to support one's family | substinence farming |