West Africa
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Created by:
MsVizcarra on May 28, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 mangrove |  tropical tree with roots that extend both above and beneath the water. Ex. Nigeria's coast is covered with these |
| savanna |  an area of grassland with scattered trees and bushes. Ex. Central Nigeria has these |
| cacao |  tropical tree whose seeds are used to make chocolate and cocoa. Ex. It grows in Nigeria |
| compound |  group of houses surrounded by walls. Ex. The typical family in Nigeria lives in these |
| bauxite |  mineral used to make aluminum. Ex. Guinea is rich in this mineral |
| phosphate |  mineral salt used in fertilizers. Ex. This type of mining takes place in Senegal |
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