SS7G2 Environmental Issues in Africa

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What agricultural condition threatens the land in Sudan, Ethiopia, and Chad?

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Drought

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What is one part of Africa that is experiencing major problems with desertification? Options: Nile River region, Sahel, Savanna, Tropical Rain Forest

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Sahel

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Water is a ________ resource in Africa for many reason.

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scarce

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Water pollution in the Niger River can cause significant economic problems for the countries it flows through like Chad, Mali, and Nigeria.

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True

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Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and human/animal sewage lead to which of the following? Fair access to water, Water regulations, Economic stability

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Water pollution

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Which best describes the impact of desertification on Africa? Options: People are forced to move to urban areas (Savanna), Farmers are unable to keep crops and livestock alive, People are losing the ability to trade/sell livestock, All are correct

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All are correct

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Who is most impacted by the desertification of Africa? Options: nomads in the Sahara, farmers in the Sahel, tour guides in the savanna, lumber companies in the tropical rainforest

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farmers in the Sahel

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In a region experiencing a long period without rain, the situation is commonly described as ________.

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Drought

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Since the 1990s, more than 90% of West African rainforests have been cut down. What is this process called?

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deforestation

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What is one major problem facing those who depend on the Nile River for their water?

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pollution