Sahel

Besides the deserts, the ____________ is very difficult to live in because of desertification and overgrazing

• Sahel

• Amazon Rainforest

• Arctic Tundra

• Mediterranean Sea

The Sahel region is best described as a:

• Dense forest

• Mountain range

• Transitional zone between desert and savanna

• Large freshwater lake

The term "Sahel" comes from the Arabic word meaning:

• Desert

• Coast

• Shore

• Border

Why is Africa’s Sahel region decreasing in size?

• a growing population

• desertification

What physical feature is ?

• Congo river

• Tropical rainforest

• Sahara

• Sahel

The 2nd box down points to

• The Sahel

• Sahara Desert

• Tropical Rainforest

• Savanna

The Sahel is

• a rolling grassland with scattered trees and shrubs

• desert

• area of dense foliage & home to unique plant and animal species

• a transition zone between desert and grasslands

Which West African environment can be described as a very dry grassland environment that borders the Sahara Desert?

• The Sahel

• The Jungle

• The Forest

• The Savanna

What is the primary climate characteristic of the Sahel region?

• Arid and semi-arid

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate

• Polar

Which major environmental issue is the Sahel region facing?

• Deforestation

• Desertification

• Glacial melting

• Urbanization