Africa Population and Trade

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What is the definition of the term population? Options: A measurement of people for a specific area, All the inhabitants of a particular area, human beings in general, the increase in the number of people in a particular area

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All the inhabitants of a particular area

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The area indicated with the red arrow has a very low population density because it

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is dominated by desert.

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Which African region has been negatively affected by commercial logging, excessive fuel wood consumption, and slash and burn farming techniques?

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the rainforest

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What type of environment is characterized by subsistence farming, animal herding, and semi-nomadic lifestyles where people settle until resources are depleted? Options: Sahara, Sahel, Savana, Tropical rain forest

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Sahel

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In which region are some of Africa's most populated cities located? Options: Sahara, Sahel, Savanna, Tropical Rainforest

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Savanna

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How are companies in the African Tropical Rainforest involved in trade?

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They harvest rare and valuable wood that is sold around the world.

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This kind of farming provides for the basic needs of the farmer’s family, with little or nothing left over to sell.

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subsistence

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___________is the most popular mode of transportation for people all across Africa

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walking

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This region has two seasons- a wet season and a dry season. Options: Sahara, Sahel, Savanna, Tropical Rainforest

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Savanna

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Which statement about the population of the Sahara is correct?
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Most people living in the Sahara work in the mining industry.
Most people living in the Sahara live in highly dense urban centers.
Most people living in the Sahara are nomadic.
Most people living in the Sahara work in the logging industry.

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Most people living in the Sahara are nomadic