Africa: Environmental Issues

This is the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert.

• Desertification

• Deforestation

• Subsistence Farming

• Commerce

What is the process called when trees are cut down and not replanted?

• Deforestation

• Desertification

• Urbanization

• Afforestation

What are the main causes of desertification?

• Poor Sanitation and Extinction

• Drought, Deforestation, Overgrazing

• Unclean drinking water and Poor Farming

• Pollution and Factories

Which of the following is a main effect of deforestation?

• Carbon dioxide goes up

• Desertification goes down

• Population goes up

• Decrease of land for Human Growth

Which factor leads to African governments ignoring water pollution?

• Desertification

• Environment is not a big concern

• They do not care about their citizens

• Factories are profitable

Which African country is losing its rainforest the fastest?

• Namibia

• Congo

• Nigeria

• DRC

Which of the following can result from water pollution?

• Increase of population

• Poverty

• Better immunity

• Increased water supply

What is a common cause of water pollution in African rivers?

• Industrial waste discharge

• Natural spring water

• Rainwater harvesting

• Solar energy plants

Cutting down trees and preparing the timber to be used for houses, furniture, etc.

• Industry

• Slash and burn agriculture

• Subsistence Farming

• Commercial Logging

Which term is used when describing death caused by the lack of food and water

• Unemployment

• Dehydration

• Famine

• Drought