CLEAN : Swarms of locusts threaten food security in Kenya: govt

CLEAN : Swarms of locusts threaten food security in Kenya: govt

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses a pest invasion in Kenya, originating from Ethiopia and Somalia, posing threats to food security. Efforts to control the swarms include spraying and tracking by UN officers. Challenges include transboundary nature of pests and regional insecurity, complicating control measures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial source of the pest invasion into Kenya?

From within Kenya

From Ethiopia and Somalia

From Tanzania

From Uganda

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main threats posed by the pest invasion?

Improved trade relations

Increased tourism

Threat to food security

Better weather conditions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy is being used to combat the pest invasion?

Local community meetings

International trade agreements

Building physical barriers

Spraying and tracking

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it challenging to fight the pest invasion?

Insufficient funding

Transboundary nature of pests

Lack of technology

Poor weather conditions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What hampers the efforts to prevent pest migration?

Limited resources

Insecurity in neighboring regions

Lack of trained personnel

Poor communication