EOLA: Environmental Issues in Africa

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Judging from the map, which area of Africa is most vulnerable to deforestation?

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4

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The long-term result of drought and desertification in Sub-Saharan Africa is MOST LIKELY

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famine.

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Desertification would MOST impact which climate area first? Sahel, Mediterranean, Tropical Savanna, Tropical Rainforest

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Sahel

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Many people in Africa lack access to clean water.

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True

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Many Africans walk many miles from their villages to gather water from a river, lake, or well.

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True

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"Unequal access to water" means all regions of Africa struggle with water scarcity.

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False

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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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Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and human/animal sewage leads to which of the following?

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water pollution

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

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All of the above