Climates
What climate does Nigeria have?
Savanna
Specializes in oil trade
Nigeria
This happened first
A slave trade developed in Central Africa
How are the areas north and south of the Congo Basin different from the Congo Basin?
They have distinct dry and wet seasons
What climate does the Sahel have?
steppe
Its main resource is bauxite
Guinea
This happened second
Europeans arrived in Central Africa
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How has agriculture in Central Africa changed in recent years?
Many farmers are now beginning to grow crops for sale.
What climate does the Sahara have?
desert
Its major crop is peanuts
This happened third
Many different ethnic groups were lumped together in colonies
How is the Sahel region of West Africa different from the rest of West Africa?
It has few renewable water resources
What climate does the Atlantic cost have?
Humid tropical
Its major exports are iron and rubber
Liberia
This happened fourth
Some Africans fought bloody wars to win their independence
The most important river in West Africa is the _____.
Niger
bonus what does desertification mean?
Area becoming more dry and losing plants and animals.
13. Its main crops are palm products, cacao, and coffee
Benin
This happened fifth
Central Africa became a battleground for the Cold War
What is malaria?
A disease spread by mosquitos. It causes fever and pain and is the most common cause of death in Central Africa