Geography and Environmental Studies Vocabulary

Geography

A collection of definitions covering geographical features, environmental processes, and economic terms related to African landscapes.

Environment Economics Geography

6 Questions Medium Ages 12+ Sep 9, 2026

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1 What is an oasis?

A A dry grassland area
B A place in the desert where water comes to the surface
C The uppermost layer of a rainforest
D A crop grown for direct sale

2 What is the Sahel?

A A narrow band of dry grassland along the southern edge of the Sahara
B A huge store of water underground
C The expansion of dry conditions into moist areas
D A forest layer 150 feet above the ground

3 What are cash crops?

A Crops grown for personal consumption
B Crops grown strictly for local use
C Crops grown for direct sale, such as coffee or sugar
D Crops that only grow in rainforests

4 What is a canopy in a rainforest?

A The forest floor
B The river sediment layer
C The uppermost layer of branches about 150 feet above the ground
D A type of desert plant

5 What is desertification?

A The formation of an oasis
B The expansion of dry conditions into moist areas next to deserts
C The process of planting crops in the desert
D The collection of river sediment

6 What does 'diversify' mean in an economic context?

A To focus on producing only one type of good
B To export all goods to other countries
C To create variety in an economy by producing different goods and services
D To store water underground

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