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Climate Regions of Africa South of the Sahara
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| drought | long period of time without rainfall |
| rain forest | dense stand of trees and other growth that receives high amounts of precipitation each year |
| canopy | umbrella-like covering formed by the tops of trees in a rain forest |
| deforestation | cutting down of forests without replanting new trees |
| ecotourism | type of tourism in which people visit a country to enjoy its natural wonders |
| savanna | broad grassland in the tropics with few trees |
| desertification | process by which dry areas turn into desert |
| succulent | type of plant that has thick, fleshy leaves that can conserve moisture |
| annual | occurring once a year |
| enormous | very big |