Africa Geography Unit 5 Review

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The process of the desert expanding into areas that had formerly been farmland is called

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desertification.

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The process of forests being destroyed to make way for human development is called

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deforestation.

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Contamination of water supplies due to chemicals, fertilizer, sewage, etc.

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Water Pollution

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What is the main cause of deforestation in Africa today? Options: desertification, commercial logging, water pollution, air pollution

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commercial logging

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What region in Africa is affected most by desertification? Options: Sahel, Savanna, Sahara, Tropical Rainforest

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Sahel

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Which phrase best describes the savanna?

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grasslands making up half of the African continent

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Which phrase best describes the Sahara region?

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Hot, dry desert

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Which phrase BEST describes the rainforest? Options: hot and dry desert, semi-arid farmland, rolling grassy plains, hot and humid and with a lot of thick vegetation(plants,trees)

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hot and humid and with a lot of thick vegetation(plants,trees)

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Which phrase best describes the Sahel?

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A semi-arid area that borders the desert

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A group of people who share common characteristics (language, physical appearance, customs, traditions)

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ethnic group