FLASHCARD: SS7G2 SS7G4

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Which of the following is the main cause of water-borne diseases in Africa? Drought, Not having proper waste-disposal systems, nuclear power plants, deforestation

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Not having proper waste-disposal systems

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loss of forest cover that cannot be grown back naturally

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deforestation

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The change from arable (good, growable land) to desert

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desertification

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Desertification is a major problem in

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Sahel

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long period of time with extremely dry weather.

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drought

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Which of the following is one of the causes of desertification? Clearing land for more homes, Overfarming the land, Wild animals eating all of the plants, larger numbers of migrating birds

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Overfarming the land

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Which of the following is a result (effect) of unequal access to clean water in Africa? Options: More children get access to larger areas of farm land, Fewer girls are receiving an education in areas of Africa, Trees begin to grow back at quicker rates, Less malaria is spreading across Africa

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Fewer girls are receiving an education in areas of Africa

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What is the main cause of Deforestation in Africa?

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human activity

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One of the main causes of desertification is...

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overgrazing of livestock

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Which term refers to a group of human beings whose members identify with one another based on common language, culture, or history?

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ethnic group