The Great Green Wall Article Worksheet

Which of the following countries are part of the Great Green Wall initiative?

• Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Morocco

• Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana

• Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal

• Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda

What is the main goal of the Great Green Wall initiative?

• To promote tourism in the Sahel-Sahara region

• To create a barrier against desertification

• To combat land degradation and restore native plant life

• To build a wall of trees across the Sahara Desert

What are the common causes of land degradation in northern Africa?

• Deforestation and urbanization

• Overfarming, overgrazing, climate change, and extreme weather

• Industrial pollution and mining activities

• Introduction of invasive species and wildlife poaching

What is the role of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in the Great Green Wall initiative?

• Leading the tree-planting efforts in Senegal

• Conducting research on desert ecosystems

• Promoting sustainable tourism in the Sahel-Sahara region

• Providing financial and technical support

What is the 'integrated landscape approach' used by the Great Green Wall initiative?

• A strategy to build physical barriers against desertification

• An approach to address land degradation, climate change, biodiversity, and forestry within local contexts

• A method to promote urbanization in the Sahel-Sahara region

• A plan to create artificial water bodies in the desert

What is the main purpose of planting acacia trees in Senegal as part of the Great Green Wall initiative?

• To establish a wildlife sanctuary

• To attract tourists to the region

• To provide economic value through gum arabic production

• To create a barrier against sand movements

According to the article, what is the misconception about the Sahara Desert and the Great Green Wall initiative?

• The desert is shrinking and the initiative aims to accelerate its decline

• The initiative is focused on creating artificial oases in the desert

• The Sahara Desert is expanding and the initiative aims to stop its growth

• The desert is a very stable ecosystem and the initiative is solely about planting trees

What is the reported potential social impact of the Great Green Wall initiative in Mali?

• Reduction in air pollution levels

• Promotion of sustainable agriculture practices

• Increase in wildlife population

• Curb terrorism by improving land quality and economic opportunity

Do you think the Great Green Wall is a valuable initiative in Africa? Why?

What's one question you have after reading this article?