Great Green Wall and Desertification

The video discusses Africa's massive size, focusing on the Sahara Desert's expansion and its impact on land degradation. It introduces the Great Green Wall initiative, a project aimed at combating desertification by creating a green belt across Africa. The video explains the causes of desertification, the importance of sustainability, and the project's goals, including improving food security and reversing land degradation.

What is the primary goal of the Great Green Wall project?

• To build a physical wall around the Sahara Desert

• To create a green belt to combat desertification

• To increase the size of the Sahara Desert

• To relocate populations living in the Sahara

Which continent is the Sahara Desert located on?

• South America

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

What natural resources have been discovered in the Sahara Desert?

• Coal and diamonds

• Gold and silver

• Oil, gas, and uranium

• Copper and tin

What has been a significant factor in the Sahara Desert's expansion?

• Abundant water resources

• Decreased temperatures

• Human activities and climate change

• Increased rainfall

What is one of the socio-political impacts of land degradation in Africa?

• Increased tourism

• Civil unrest and wars

• Economic prosperity

• Political stability

What is a key strategy for the Great Green Wall project?

• Using modern farming techniques

• Building dams

• Relocating entire cities

• Importing foreign plants

Which countries are involved in the Great Green Wall project?

• Only countries in East Africa

• Countries across Africa

• Only countries in North Africa

• Only countries in West Africa

What is the expected width of the Great Green Wall?

• 15 km

• 20 km

• 10 km

• 5 km

What is one of the environmental benefits of the Great Green Wall?

• Decreased biodiversity

• Increased desertification

• Improved air quality

• Increased soil erosion

How does the Great Green Wall project aim to address malnourishment?

• By building food factories

• By planting resilient fruit trees

• By reducing the population

• By importing food from other continents