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Compare desert/semiarid vs. savannah climate regarding trade.
Desert/Semiarid: Nomadic herding, salt production. Savannah: Grain crops, livestock trading.
Compare Savannah vs. Tropical Rainforest regarding trade.
Savannah: Grain crops, livestock trading. Tropical Rainforest: Kola nuts, yams, gold.
Define Sahara.
Africa's large desert, characterized by scorching heat and little rain.
Define Sahel.
A semiarid region south of the Sahara, receiving slightly more rainfall than the desert.
Define Savannah.
Grasslands with scattered trees and seasonal rain, supporting diverse wildlife.
Define Tropical Rainforest.
High rainfall, dense forests, and great biodiversity near the equator.
Define Mediterranean climate.
Mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, found in North Africa and the southern tip.
What is the Niger River known for?
A major river in West Africa that facilitated trade and travel.
What is the significance of the Congo River?
A major river in Central Africa, crucial for transportation and resources.
What is the importance of the Zambezi River?
A significant river in Southern Africa, providing water and supporting ecosystems.
What is the Orange River?
A river in Southern Africa, important for agriculture and water supply.
What is the Nile River known for?
The world's longest river, flowing from East Africa to the Mediterranean, vital for ancient civilizations.
Define Sahara.
The largest hot desert in the world, characterized by scorching heat and very little rain.
What is the Sahel?
A semiarid region south of the Sahara Desert, receiving slightly more rainfall than the desert.
Define Savannah.
Grasslands with scattered trees and seasonal rainfall, supporting diverse wildlife.
What is a Tropical Rainforest?
A biome near the equator with high rainfall, dense forests, and significant biodiversity.
Define Mediterranean climate.
Characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, found in parts of North Africa and the southern tip.
What is the Niger River?
A major river in West Africa, important for trade and agriculture.
What is the Congo River?
A major river in Central Africa, known for its significant water volume and biodiversity.
What is the Zambezi River?
A major river in Southern Africa, famous for Victoria Falls.
What is the Orange River?
An important river in Southern Africa, used for irrigation and water supply.
What is the Nile River?
The longest river in the world, flowing from East Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, crucial for ancient Egyptian civilization.