Unit 5: Sub-Saharan Africa Flashcards

Front

Basin

Back

Region drained by a river system

Front

What is a savanna?

Back

A tropical grassland

Answer explanation

A savanna is characterized as a tropical grassland, featuring a mix of grasses and scattered trees. It differs from forests, deserts, and mountainous regions, making 'a tropical grassland' the correct choice.

Front

What is a highland?

Back

An uplifted area or mountainous land

Answer explanation

A highland refers to an uplifted area or mountainous land, distinguishing it from low-lying areas, deserts, or river basins. This definition aligns with the correct answer choice.

Front

Reserve

Back

Land set aside for a special purpose like farming or the protection of animals.

Front

Caravan

Back

A group of merchants traveling together, often for safety

Front

What is poaching?

Back

Illegal hunting or fishing

Answer explanation

Poaching refers to illegal hunting or fishing, which violates laws designed to protect wildlife and fish populations. This distinguishes it from legal fishing and farming, making 'Illegal hunting or fishing' the correct choice.

Front

Landlocked

Back

No direct access to the seacoast, surrounded by land on all sides

Answer explanation

Landlocked refers to a region that has no direct access to the seacoast, meaning it is completely surrounded by land on all sides. This distinguishes it from areas that are surrounded by water.

Front

Arable

Back

Land that is good for farming

Answer explanation

The term 'arable' specifically refers to land that is suitable for growing crops, making 'Land that is good for farming' the correct choice. The other options describe different types of landscapes that are not suitable for agriculture.

Front

What is oral tradition?

Back

Stories passed down by word of mouth, often used before writing

Answer explanation

Oral tradition refers to stories passed down by word of mouth, often used before writing was developed. This method preserves cultural narratives and history through generations, making it distinct from written stories.

Front

Imperialism

Back

The taking of land or colonies overseas