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Chapter 21

Central Africa

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The wide variety of life on earth is called _____________. biodiversity
What is a tuberous plant that has edible roots? cassava
What is the area where river currents and ocean tide meet? estuary
What is land that is drained by a river and its system of tributaries? watershed
What is the only river that has more water flow than the Congo River? Nile
Which area of Central Africa gets the most rainfall? near the equator
Which Central African country was the center of the slave trade? Gabon
What helped early people in Central Africa become healthier? palm oil
What country has two thirds of this regions' people? Democratic Republic of the Congo
What is an area of grassland with a mixture of trees and shrubs? savanan
What is the dominant landform of Central Africa? watershed of Congo River
What is the island country in Central Africa? Sao Tome and Principe
What country in Central Africa is landlocked? Central African Republic
What product do both Gabon and Equatorial Guinea export? hardwoods
What is a grass that produces edible seeds? millet
What country is the largest in this region and has the most mineral resources? Democratic Republic of the Congo
Which two resources were discovered off Equatorial Guinea's Atlantic coast? petroleum and natural gas
What was the true reason the Europeans colonized this area? profit
What justification did the Europeans give for colonizing this area? promote civilization and spread Christianity
Where do most people in Central Africa live--urban areas or rural areas? rural
What is the population growth rate in Central Africa? high
What foods are staples in the diets of Central Africans? okra, corn, and yams
Which group--men or women--are in charge of hunting, trapping, and fishing? men
Which group--men or women--are in charge of gathering, producing and making food? women
Political instability, civil conflict, and lack of good transportation are all reasons for _______________ resources. undeveloped
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