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Geography Test #3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is the major difference between the Sahara and the Sahel? | The Sahel receives more rainfall |
| Marginal land is land that is best described as land that is _______. | not well suited for farming |
| What do ergs, regs, and hammadas have in common? | They are all desert landforms. |
| What is the main reason pastoral nomads move from place to place? | To find fresh pasture for their herds. |
| What is one way people have adapted to living in the desert? | People wear long, loose clothing to protect them from the sun. |
| What is one way people have adapted to living in the oases? | Farmers grow cash crops like dates and vegetables. |
| What is one way people have adapted to living in the Sahel? | Farmers plant crops that grow in dry places. |
| Desertification is the process by which land becomes more and more dry until it turns into desert. What can cause desertification? | climate changes AND human activities |
| Which type of land is most threatened by desertification? | marginal lands |
| A cultural region is best defined as a region whose people share the same _______. | way of life |
| A variety of people from different ethnic groups is also known as _______. | ethnic diversity |
| What is the most important economic activity in the Niger River Delta? | oil production |
| A group of people who share a common language is also called a _______, | linguistic group |
| What is the world's largest producer of cacao beans? | Ivory Coast |
| 5 wealthiest countries in the world | United States, Japan, Germany, France, United Kingdom |
| 5 poorest countries in the world | Cambodia, Armenia, Namibia, Kyrgystan, Madagascar |
| What was the purpose of South Africa’s apartheid policy? | racial segregation |
| How did the apartheid policy affect the groups known as Asians and Coloreds in South Africa? | it restricted their rights and opportunities |
| How did the end of apartheid affect the distribution of political power in South Africa? | Blacks gained control of the government through free elections |
| How has the Employment Equity Act affected job opportunities in South Africa since 1998? | It has opened jobs to all ethnic groups |
| _______ refers to the way resources, power, and goods are divided among people or groups. | Distribution |
| What educational goal has South Africa emphasized since the end of apartheid? | preparing all students for good jobs |
| _______ can involve laws or customs that require different groups of people to use different facilities and live in separate areas. | Segregation |
| main physical feature of north Africa | Sahara Desert |
| body of water that separates Africa from Europe | Mediterranean Sea |
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Coach Rice