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geography sub saharan africa
Sub Saharan Africa
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Geography
Undergraduate 1
10/27/2011

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what is the horn of africa
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somalia, etheopia, djibouti, eritrea
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what are the deserts in this region
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Sahara, namib, kalahari
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What are some effects of desertification of the saharan
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dust is lifted into air currents, increases the transition zone b/w desert
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what is the sahel
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transition zone b/t sahara and savanna
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what is the transhumance
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movement of animals b/w wet and dry season pasture
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what is an endemic
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in the population, affects a lot, kills a few. example: chicken pox
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what is an epidemic
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outbreak more than expected, local and regional. example: whooping cough on west coast
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what is a pandemic
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spreads through large piece of human pop. example: swine flu, AIDS, malaria
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what are some efforts that have been made to help prevent the spread of these diseases?
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mosquito nets, water wells, condoms, solar stoves, kami (sesame street)
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which is the most populous country?
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nigeria
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most urbanized?
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south africa
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what are some aspects of indigenous religion in southern africa
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focused on nature, orally transmitted, trances and healers, mono and &polytheistic, tricksters
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what are the 2 waves of christianity
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1. 3rd century A.D.
2. Colonialism
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what are the different styles used by belgians, french, and, british to colonize
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belgium-ruthless
french-assimilation
british-indirect rule
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why is africa not a functional part of the economy
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no exports and subsistance economy
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what is eco-tourism
Definition
responsible travel to natural areas that conserve envoronment and improves well being of local people
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