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Africa's Environmental Issues

Authored by Eleanor Lassiter

Geography

7th Grade

30 Questions

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Africa's Environmental Issues
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is desertification?

The process of draining swamps and river deltas to create farmable areas of land.

The process of irrigating desert areas and using technology to make deserts farmable.

The expansion of deserts into regions that were previously a different biome.

The transformation of an economy from agricultural to industrial due to a lack of farmland.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Water distribution causes many issues in Africa. What is the majority of fresh water in Africa used for?

drinking

farming

fishing

washing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region in Africa is MOST negatively affected by deforestation?

southern Africa

central Africa

western Africa

northern Africa

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend has caused the GREATEST increase in deforestation in Africa?

slowing economic development

slowing industrial development

increasing precipitation levels

increasing population levels

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main causes of desertification in Africa? Select all that apply.

overgrazing by livestock

vehicle exhaust

industrial emissions

widespread drought

underground mining

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main causes of desertification in Africa? Select all that apply.

overgrazing by livestock

vehicle exhaust

industrial emissions

widespread drought

underground mining

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does water pollution affect the African economy?

Many workers have emigrated to regions with less pollution.

It restricts where manufacturers are able to build factories.

It reduces crop production which in turn affects trade.

It causes countries to restrict the sale of automobiles.

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