Sub-Saharan Africa Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Sub-Saharan | Referring to the area of Africa located below the Sahara Desert. |
Desertification | The process of land turning into desert often due to drought or loss of vegetation. |
Monsoon | A seasonal rain system that arrives at roughly the same time every year, almost always accompanied by a large quantity of rain. |
Deforestation | Cutting down a large amount of trees, at the same time, without replanting. |
Subsistence Farming | Only growing enough food to feed your family, no leftover to sell. |
Migration | The movement of a large body of people of a specified period of time. |
Genocide | The systematic killing of a group of people. Religion, race, and nationality are often the cause. |
Drought | A long period of time without rain. |
Famine | Large scale starvation |
Dictator | A ruler with absolute power who does not have to answer to the people |
Tropical Rain Forest | Vegetation with high biodiversity that also produces large amounts of oxygen. |
Eco-Tourism | Using the plant and animal life of a region to attract tourists and also to help preserve species. |
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