The agricultural area bordering the Sahara Desert is called the Sahel, which in Arabic literally means
A) dry pastureland.
B) the coast.
C) almost-desert.
D) prairie and plains.
E) a lush paradise.

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The word "Sahel" in Arabic translates to "the coast," referring to the transitional zone between the Sahara Desert and the more fertile regions to the south.

The Agricultural Area Bordering the Sahara Desert Is Called the Sahel