Africa Flashcard

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This climate is located along the equator in Central Africa - High temperatures, near equator, high levels of precipitation, vast biodiversity. Home to a variety of plants and animals.

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The tropical rainforest

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What is the ARID climate located across northern Africa that is extremely dry and contains the world's largest hot desert - SAND DUNES?

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Sahara Desert

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Which climate is known for having rolling grasslands, scattered short trees, covers most of Africa, and has 2 seasons: dry and wet? most iconic animals; Zebras, elephants, lions, cheetahs, warthogs.

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Savanna Grassland

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What influences the climate in tropical rainforests?

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The equator - High precipitation, warm temperatures.

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BLOOD DIAMOND

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Diamonds mined in war torn countries that pay for the war.

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What BEST describes the physical process that led to the formation of the Great Rift Valley?

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Tectonic Activity

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What are the major consequences of the illegal trade in blood diamonds?

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Environmental destruction and child labor

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Which age group of people is the most exploited by the diamond mining industry?

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Children and young adults (ages 5 to 17) are the most exploited.

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During a class project, Brennan and Jax were assigned to decide how to divide resources in a fictional land. What was a major problem with their decisions?

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Disregard for local cultures and societies.

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What was one major impact of European colonization on Sub-Saharan Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries?

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Establishment of artificial borders that disrupted societies