Tropical grassland with scattered trees.

Land that forms at the mouth of some rivers.

The weather patterns that an area typically experiences over a long period of time.

A material in the natural environment that people value and use to satisfy their needs.

The most widely practiced religion in Africa.

The separation of people based on race.

A person who flees his or her country to escape danger or unfair treatment.

The interaction of plant life, animal life, and the physical environment in which they live.

A farm product grown for sale and profit.

The three largest cities in Africa.

The practice of moving flocks of animals to different pastures throughout the year.

History passed down from person to person.

Pertaining to the countryside.

Pertaining to the city.

The medieval empires of Ghana and Mali were built upon the trade of these two mineral resources.

Steep cliffs that separate two areas with different elevations.

The dissolving and washing away of nutrients in the soil.

A warm ocean current off South America’s Pacific coast that influences global weather patterns.

Spanish explorers who conquered land in the Americas and enslaved the native population.

The three major climates found throughout Africa.

System by which countries set up colonies to secure raw materials and new markets.

The religious belief that such things as the sky, rivers, and trees contain gods or spirits.

The process of stripping the land of its trees.

Tourism that encourages environmental awareness and has little effect on the ecosystem.

Most African countries gained independence from European powers in this decade.