WorksheetsSS7G2: Environmental Issues in Africa Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is a major consequence of water pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Increased tourism
Reduced agricultural productivity
Better fishing conditions
Higher rainfall patterns
How does unequal access to water affect industry in Africa?
It creates more job opportunities
It increases factory production
It limits factory production
It improves water quality
Which activity is most affected by water pollution in African communities?
Mining
Drinking water access
Air transportation
Desert tourism
What is a common cause of water pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Improper human waste disposal
Excessive rainfall
Natural filtration
Clean water initiatives
How does limited water access impact African agriculture?
It increases crop variety
It reduces crop growth
It improves soil quality
It promotes plant growth
What effect does water scarcity have on trade in Africa?
It increases international trade
It reduces international trade
It improves trading routes
It creates new markets
What is a direct result of deforestation in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Improved soil quality
Increased wildlife habitat
Soil that cannot grow crops
Better farming conditions
How does poor soil quality affect farming in Africa?
It leads to increased crop growth
It forces farmers into subsistence farming
It promotes forest growth
It attracts more rainfall
What is clear cutting?
A method of soil improvement
A way to create new farmland
A process of removing all trees at once
A type of crop rotation
What is a consequence of overgrazing in Africa?
Improved grass growth
Poor soil
Increased rainfall
Better farming conditions
How does deforestation contribute to poor soil quality?
It increases soil nutrients
It dries out the soil
It promotes plant growth
It improves water retention
What practice often leads to both deforestation and poor soil?
Crop rotation
Modern irrigation
Slash and burn method
Sustainable farming
What is desertification?
A process of creating new farmland
A process when fertile land into desert
A method of irrigation
A type of soil treatment
Which factor contributes to desertification?
Increased rainfall
Regular crop rotation
Overgrazing by livestock
Forest preservation
What area in Africa is most affected by desertification?
Coastal regions
The Sahel
Rainforest areas
Mountain ranges
How does desertification affect local communities?
It increases food production
It reduces available farmland
It improves water access
It promotes vegetation growth
Which environmental change does desertification cause?
Improved soil quality
Loss of plant and animal species
Increased vegetation
Better farming conditions
What sustainable practice helps prevent desertification?
Controlled grazing
Continuous farming
Clear cutting
Burning vegetation
Which method can help reduce water pollution in African rivers?
Overgrazing livestock
Proper waste management
Clear cutting forests
Burning crop residues
Which type of pollution is shown in the image below?
Air pollution
Water pollution
Acid precipitation
Global warming
What is a direct impact of deforestation on soil in African rainforests?
Improved water retention
Soil erosion and nutrient loss
Increased soil fertility
Expansion of forest cover
It is difficult to grow crops in much of inland Africa MAINLY because of the region's lack of
soil.
sun.
land.
water.
an extended period of time without rainfall
Water Pollution
Irrigation
Drought
Climate
what are the two largest things polluting Africa's water?
Sewage being dumbed into the water
Pollutants being put in the air
Nitrogen being dumped into the water
Industrial waste being dumped in the water
What is desertification?
The process by which the desert gets larger
The process by which the desert gets smaller
The process by which the forest gets smaller
The process by which the forest gets larger
Which part of Africa is experiencing desertification
Sahel
Savanna
Tropical rainforest
Atlas Mountains
Which of the following is a cause of desertification?
Deforestation
Industrial waste
Human Sewage
abundance of water
Poor Farming Practices, overgrazing, deforestation, and draining aquafers are all causes of what?
Desertification
Deforestation
water pollution
Air pollution
Which best describes the impact of desertification on Africa?
People are forced to migrate to urban areas
Farmers are unable to keep crops and livestock alive
People are losing the ability to trade/sell livestock
All of the above
The absence of rainfall is referred to as ____.
Famine
Drought
Flash Flood
Deforestation
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
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
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.
