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Worksheets32 a,b,c: Environmental Issues in Africa
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of these are effects of deforestion?
drought and water pollution
desertification and soil erosion
slash and burn farming and logging
increased rainfall and increased biodiversity
What would prevent desertification?
better farming practices and more rainfall
drought and creating national parks
planting trees and erosion
overgrazing of livestock and heavy irrigation
What is the biggest cause of deforestation in the tropical rainforest?
overpopulation
water pollution
people over hunting the wildlife
people cutting down trees to clear land for farming
The political cartoon describes what environmental issue?
desertification
deforestation
water pollution
water scarcity
How can desertification impact people in Africa?
it can lead to an increase in economic growth
it can lead to starvation or force people to move
it can cause deforestation in the tropical rainforest
it can cause the water to be come polluted or contaminated
How has water contamination impacted children in Africa?
Millions of children have died because of diarrheal diseases from drinking contaminated water.
Children in Africa have not had to deal with contaminated water.
Millions of children have died because of malnutrition.
Many boys in Africa have to spend many hours a day trying to find clean water for their families.
Which of these areas is MOST at risk for desertification?
tropical rainforest
Sahel
savanna
Great Rift Valley
What would be a good title for the list below?
*agriculture
*logging
*population growth
*slash and burn
Causes of Desertification
Effects of Desertification
Effects of Deforestation
Causes of Deforestation
Deforestation, over-grazing, over-farming, and drought are all _____ , and they most impact the ___ region of Africa.
causes of deforestation / tropical rainforest
effects of desertification / savanna
causes of desertification / Sahel
effects of deforestation / Sahara
Which is an impact of unequal access to water in Africa?
People use too much water for irrigation.
People get diseases from water born bacteria.
People have to move from Africa to North America.
People have built numerous desalination plants in Africa.
What is an impact of water scarcity in Africa?
Farmers may not have water for irrigation.
Farmers have to use more pesticides on their crops.
People have to worry about flooding in the Sahel region.
People in Africa are concerned with helping others obtain fesh water.
What are the main causes of water pollution in Africa?
acid rain and salt water
sewage, salt water, bacteria, and soil
fertilizers, sewage, natural bacteria, and industrial waste
acid rain, oil, and waste from factory farms
