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What is the major difference between the Sahara and the Sahel?
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Marginal land is land that is best described as land that is _______.
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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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