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What kinds of geographical features does Africa have?
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several rivers including the Nile, Niger, Zambezi
mountains on eastern and northern edges(Mount Kilimanjaro) desert - Sahara Great Rift Valley |
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What is the world's largest desert?
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Sahara Desert
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What are savannas?
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grassy tree-dotted plains
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Contrast the dry season with the rainy season on the savannas?
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dry season - grass turns brown, ground dries and cracks
rainy season - new grass and leaves sprout up, water available for crops and animals |
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What role do Africa's savannas serve?
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farming of grains
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What crops did early farmers domesticate?
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millet and sorghum
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Why did farmers set fire to the savannas?
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to clear the land for farming or to make room for the growth of new grass for the herds
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