Africa Geography Vocabulary

Export

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

• A product that is manufactured locally and sold domestically.

• A service that is provided to local customers only.

• A product that is returned to the manufacturer after purchase.

Mining

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

• The act of planting and harvesting crops

• The method of converting raw materials into finished products

• The technique of drilling for oil and gas

Sustainable development

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

• A method of increasing economic growth without regard to environmental impact.

• A strategy focused solely on social equity and justice.

• An approach that prioritizes short-term gains over long-term sustainability.

Infrastructure

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

• Only buildings and bridges that are used for transportation.

• Natural resources that support economic growth.

• Technological advancements that improve communication.

Conservation

• The careful preservation and protection of the earth's system

• The process of urban development

• The act of recycling materials

• The study of animal behavior

Natural Resources

• Materials created by humans for industrial use

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

• Materials that are only found in urban areas

• Materials that are artificially produced in laboratories

Mineral wealth

• The total amount of minerals present in the earth's crust.

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

• The process of mining and extracting minerals from the earth.

• The economic impact of mineral resources on global trade.

Global economy

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

• A system where only local economies operate independently

• A term used to describe the economy of a single country

• The financial activities of multinational corporations only