Environmental issues in Africa

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What region in Africa is most likely to develop desertification? Options: Sahel, Savanna, Sahara, Tropical Rainforest

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Sahel

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Why does overgrazing lead to desertification? Options: Loss of grass destroys the soil., Loss of grass causes droughts., Increase in vegetation destroys the soil., Increase in vegetation protects against droughts.

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Loss of grass destroys the soil.

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What is one cause of continued  water pollution in African nations? Options: Environmental activists, Government inaction, Low birthrates, Drought

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Government inaction

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Which region in Africa is most likely to develop deforestation? Options: Sahel, Sahara, Savanna, tropical rainforest

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tropical rainforest

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True or false: Deforestation can lead to desertification.

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True

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The Sahel's climate can best be described as: Arid, Semi-Arid, Tropical, Grassy and mild

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Semi-Arid

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All of the following are environmental issues in Africa EXCEPT: Unequal Water Distribution, Poor soil, Water pollution

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air pollution

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What is the main cause of deforestation in Africa today? Options: desertification, commercial logging, water pollution, air pollution

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commercial logging

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What term describes the loss of vegetation and trees? Options: deforestation, desertification, desalinization, physical scarcity

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deforestation

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True or false: African countries with large rivers do not face water pollution problems

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False