Environmental Issues of Africa

Water is a _____ resource in Africa for many reasons.

• Scarce

• Irrelevant

• Abundant

• Unnecessary

Which best describes the impact of desertification on Africa?

• 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

What is one major problem facing those who depend on the Nile River for their water?

• Pollution

• Desertification

• Flash Flooding

• Deforestation

Water has allowed the people of Africa to do two things. What are they?

• Trade

• Sleep

• Eat

• Travel

What is one part of Africa that is experiencing major problems with desertification?

• Nile River Region

• Sahel

• Savanna

• Tropical Rainforest

The cities located near the water have struggled economically in recent years.

• True

• False

Since the 1990's more than 90% of West African Rainforests have been cut down. What is this process called?

• Pollution

• Desertification

• Flash Food

• Deforestation

What is Desertification?

Who is most impacted by the desertification of Africa?

• Nomads in the Sahara

• Farmers in the Sahel

• Tour guides in the Savanna

• Lumber companies in the Tropical Rainforest

Explain a cause and an effect of water distribution and pollution in Africa.