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Social Studies Notes
West Africa Notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Zonal climates | climates that are organized by zone |
| sahel | a strip of land that divides the desert from water areas |
| Desertification | the spread of desert-like conditions |
| savannah | an area of tall grasses and scattered trees and shrubs |
| Animism | the belief that bodies of water, animals, trees, and other natural objects have spirits |
| extended family | includes the father, mother, children, and close relatives in one household |
| Secede | means to break away from the main country |
| famine | an extreme shortage of food |