Question

What is the Sahel

A an African territory that is of historical importance

B a landform found only in Africa it is a cross between a mountain and a plateau

C a climatic event with high winds and heavy rains

D a wide area of dry land located along the southern edge of the Sahara.

Answer 1

D. A wide area of dry land located along the southern edge of the Sahara

Step-by-step explanation:

I have the same quiz!!! I know it won't help you now but at least it will help some!!! K12 3.08 Quiz: Mapping Africa

1. What is a tropical rain forest?

A = A densely wooded area that receives an annual rainfall of at least 100 inches and has broad-leafed evergreen trees that form a continuous canopy

2. What is the Sahel?

A = A wide area of dry land located along the southern edge of the Sahara.

3. What is a desert?

A= An area that receives very little precipitation

4. What is a savanna?

A = Tropical or sub-tropical grassland with few trees

5. Which statements are true?

Timbuktu is located along the Niger River in Mali.

The Sahara, a desert in northern Africa, covers almost one third of the African continent.

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa.

Good luck on future Quiz's everyone!!

Answer 2

The climate is typically hot, sunny, dry and somewhat windy all year long. So it seems that the best answer is D!