Environmental issues in Africa

What term describes the loss of vegetation and trees?

• deforestation
• desertification
• desalinization
• physical scarcity

What region in Africa is most vulnerable to desertification?

• Sahel
• Savanna
• Sahara
• Tropical Rainforest

Why does overgrazing lead to desertification?

• Loss of grass destroys the soil.
• Loss of grass causes droughts.
• Increase in vegetation destroys the soil.
• Increase in vegetation protects against droughts.

What is a drought?

• Loss in vegetation
• Allowing animal herds to consume all vegetation
• A long period without rainfall
• When fertile soil turns barren

What is one reason for continued  water pollution in African nations?

• Environmental activists
• Government inaction
• Low birthrates
• Drought

Which region in Africa is most vulnerable to deforestation?

• Sahel
• Sahara
• Savanna
• tropical rainforest

True or false: Deforestation can lead to desertification.

• True
• False

The Sahel's climate can best be described as:

• Arid
• Semi-Arid
• Tropical
• Grassy and mild

All of the following are major environmental issues in Africa EXCEPT

• Air pollution 
• Unequal Water Distribution
• Poor soil
• Water pollution

What is the main cause of deforestation in Africa today?

• desertification
• commercial logging
• water pollution
• air pollution