Africa Geography Vocabulary

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Natural Resources

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Materials existing in nature, not man made or caused by humankind

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Sustainable development

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Ways of gathering resources that considers economic, social, and environmental factors.

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Mining

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The process of extracting valuable minerals and other materials from the earth

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Export

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A product or service that is sold to a buyer in another country.

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Infrastructure

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Structures such as roads, buildings, bridges that are needed to operate a society.

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Global economy

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All of the economic activities that take place across the world, including trade, production, and consumption

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Conservation

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The careful preservation and protection of the earth's system

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Mineral wealth

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The value of the earth's natural resources that can be extracted and used for economic gain.