Africa's Environmental Issues

Which of the following is the main cause of water-borne diseases in Africa?

• nuclear power plants

• improper waste-disposal systems

• desertification

• drought

What does a lack of clean water cause in Africa? (Pick 2)

• improper waste-disposal systems

• smaller deserts

• problem irrigating (watering) crops

• less trees

Definition: Clearing a wide area of trees

• drought

• desertification

• irrigation (watering)

• deforestation

Definition: (Arable) Farmland becoming desert land

• water pollution

• deforestation

• drought

• desertification

Desertification is a major problem in

• Savanna

• Tropical Rain Forest

• Sahel

• Sahara

Definition: Having dry weather and no rainfall for a long time.

• irrigation

• drought

• deforestation

• desertification

What are the causes of Desertification? (Pick 4)

• Draining surface and underground water

• Poor Farming

• Cutting down trees

• Animals eating all of the plants

• drought

Which of the following is a result (effect) of unequal access to clean water in Africa?

• Access to larger areas of farmland

• Unlimited access to water

• Girls are unable to get an education

• Rich soil to grow crops

What is the main cause of Deforestation in Africa?

• human activity

• climate change

• overgrazing

• too many animals