Desertification

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Providing water to land for agriculture (artificially).

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Irrigation

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an extended period of time without rainfall

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Drought

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the destruction of trees and other vegetation

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deforestation

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process of land turning into desert due to deforestation and drought

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desertification

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In the Sahel, overgrazing, poor farming methods, and drought have resulted in a decrease in the grassland region. What is this process called?

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Desertification

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Which of these are effects of deforestation? Options: drought and water pollution, desertification and soil erosion, slash and burn farming and logging, increased rainfall and increased biodiversity

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desertification and soil erosion

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What would prevent desertification?

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better farming practices and more rainfall

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Which of these areas is MOST at risk for desertification? tropical rainforest, Sahel, savanna, Great Rift Valley

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Sahel

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Deforestation, over-grazing, over-farming, and drought are all _____ , and they most impact the ___ region of Africa.

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causes of desertification / Sahel

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What is an impact of water scarcity in Africa?

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Farmers may not have water for irrigation.