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- 4. This is the name given to the majority portion of Africa that is located south of the major desert found in the northern portion of the continent.
- 6. theme of geography Human-EnvironmentInteraction is represented when slash and burn agriculture leads to deforestation?
- 9. This geographical feature of Africa is locate on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, is part of the Zambezi River, and is higher than Niagara Falls.
- 11. This term refers to the planting, growing, and harvesting of crops.
- 13. This term refers to the change in landscape that occurs when humans clear land for farming or other endeavors.
- 14. This desert is found in southwestern Africa and extends approximately 360,000 square miles in to Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
- 15. The term "___ ___" refers to the decline in soil quality caused by its improper use.
- 17. This term refers to one way that humans can adapt land in a dry climate for farming.
- 18. This term refers to a region that receives less than 10 inches of precipitation annually.
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- 1. This environmental damage occurs when plants and vegetation are subjected to too much animal feeding.
- 2. sub-Sahara is most likely a
- 3. This is a situation in which farmers grow only enough food to support themselves and their families.
- 5. This desert is found in the northern part of Africa and covers 3.5 million square miles.
- 7. Ocean This is the ocean found on the east coast of the United States and the west coast of some European and African countries.
- 8. This is the process by which land, mainly due to overgrazing, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture, loses vegetation and soil moisture.
- 10. This semi-arid tropical region runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea and is the southern border of the Sahara Desert.
- 12. This is a logging practice of removing all trees from a harvest area which can result in deforestation.
- 16. An extremely dry period where water is far below typical levels.