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Q · AfricaMedium · 45s
Which of the following statements about the Sahel region is correct?
TopicAfrica
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Sahel is a semi-arid region south of the Sahara, transitioning from desert to savanna.
Final Answer: Option B — It lies south of the Sahara Desert and is a semi-arid transitional zone.