Geography and Culture Terms

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Sahara

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A desert in North Africa, the largest hot desert in the world.

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Sahel

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A semi-arid region of Africa that is a border between the Sahara Desert and the Savanna.

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Savanna

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A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees. Borders the deserts and tropical rainforest.

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Tropical Rainforest

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A dense forest found in tropical areas with high rainfall and biodiversity.

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Desertification

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The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically due to drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

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Deforestation

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.

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Population Density

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The number of people living per unit of area, such as per square kilometer.

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Drought

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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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Subsistence Agriculture

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Farming that provides enough food for the farmer and their family, but not for sale.

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Arab

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Ethnic group found in SW Asia and North Africa. Most practice Islam.