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Act. 1.2 Adapting to the Climate Regions of Sub-Saharan Africa
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Obtaining food in a Tropical Rain Forest: Small farms produce yams and cassavas Small farms produce yams and cassavas Bananas, plantains, and kola nuts are collected in the forest Bananas, plantains, and kola nuts are collected in the forest Meat obtained by hunting monkeys, squirrels, and birds Meat obtained by hunting monkeys, squirrels, and birds Trade provides vegetables and dried fruit Trade provides vegetables and dried fruit
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Providing Food and Shelter in the Savanna: Farms produce millet, sorghum, and rice Farms produce millet, sorghum, and rice Livestock provide milk, meat, and hides Livestock provide milk, meat, and hides Buildings are made of mud with grass roofs Buildings are made of mud with grass roofs
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Using the limited water sources of the Semiarid Region: Wells, rivers, streams, lakes, and waterholes provide water Wells, rivers, streams, lakes, and waterholes provide water Fields are irrigated Fields are irrigated Livestock graze where rainfall produces vegetation Livestock graze where rainfall produces vegetation Fishing supplements farming Fishing supplements farming
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Crossing the Desert: Travelers use camels Travelers use camels Clothing protects people from heat and cold Clothing protects people from heat and cold Food must be conserved Food must be conserved Guides provide assistance Guides provide assistance Oases can be used for water and food Oases can be used for water and food
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