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the AVERAGE weather over a long period of time
climate
the plant life of an area
vegetation
As you move from north to south in west and central Africa, the climate becomes less ___.
dry
a large area of flat land
plains
an area of land that is mostly flat and at a higher elevation than the area surrounding it
plateau
environmental; related to the interaction between plants, animals, and their environment
ecological
a place in the desert with water and trees
oasis
According to the article, in the savanna, people must plan their farming activities around the _______.
rainy season
related to conditions that are changing
transitional
the transitional zone between the desert and the savanna
the Sahel
What difficulty does the article mention that farmers face in the rainforest?
The trees in the rainforest are very close together so there is not much room for crops to grow. It can be hard to grow enough food.
occurring in a warm, moist climate; related to the areas near the Equator
tropical
a huge grassy plateau that experiences a rainy season and a dry season
savanna
Why is overgrazing a problem in the Sahel?
The animals are eating up all the grass so that the soil becomes weak and dry. In time, the land of the Sahel can turn into desert.