Ch.20 L1 Flashcard

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An area in which the properties of the land undergo a radical change

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Transition Zone

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Steppe region extending from Senegal to Somalia that receives little rainfall.

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Sahel

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Region where waters of a river spit into many channels as they bring sand and silt down river.

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Delta

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To adapt plants and animals from the wild for human use.

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Domesticate

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Agriculture that provides the basic needs of a family with a little surplus.

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Subsistence Farming

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The destruction of land in arid and semi arid climates.

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Desertification

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Africa's Transition Zone

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An area that undergoes a change from arid regions to a tropical environment.

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Which statement is NOT true of a delta in the African Transition Zone? Options: In central Mali, the Niger River spreads out across a broad plateau and spreads out into many smaller channels. Deltas many times carry silt and sand which fill the river bed, causing it to dry up. Deltas create large wetlands that support wildlife. Deltas provide local farmers with water for irrigation.

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Deltas many times carry silt and sand which fill the river bed, causing it to dry up.

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Analyze the effects of urbanization trends in the Transition Zone, particularly in cities like Khartoum and Bamako.

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Urban populations are increasing due to rural-to-urban migration caused by drought and environmental degradation.

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Discuss the challenges faced by the Transition Zone in utilizing its natural resources for economic development.

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Economic instability, poor infrastructure, and political conflicts hinder development.