M: Flashcardizz Sahara/Sahel

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Very Large Desert in Africa

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Sahara Desert

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What is a Challenge for people living in the Sahara Desert?

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It is Very hot and not enough water.

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Which of the following best describes the climate of the Sahara? Very hot and very dry.

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Very hot and very dry.

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What would you find at an Oasis?

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Oasis contain water and people can live near them.

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What is a significant challenge faced by people living in the Sahel region?

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Long periods of drought.

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Someone who moves around looking for water and resources

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Nomad

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What is a primary reason Tuareg nomads move their herds in the Sahara and Sahel regions? To find food and water for live stock animals, To escape from predators

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To find food and water for live stock animals

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How have the Tuareg adapted to life in the Sahara? By wearing light clothing that covers their body and faces, By building permanent homes in the desert.

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By wearing light clothing that covers their body and faces

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What are the primary economic activities that support life at an oasis in the Sahara Desert?

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Trading and farming

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How do farmers in the Sahara Desert typically obtain goods they need for their produce?

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By exchanging their produce for goods brought in by camel, truck, and plane.