Africa's Environmental Issues

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The action of clearing a wide area of trees

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deforestation

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The change from arable (good, growable land) to desert

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desertification

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Desertification is a major problem in

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Sahel

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long period of time with extremely dry weather.

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drought

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Which of the following is one of the causes of desertification? Planting trees, Cutting trees and bushes for firewood, Wild animals eating all of the plants, larger numbers of migrating birds

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Cutting trees and bushes for firewood

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Poor water quality in Africa

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is mostly a result of sewage and garbage

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Desertification is CAUSED by

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deforestation, drought, and overgrazing

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What effect (result) does poor soil and deforestation have on land in Africa?

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Land is useless for farming and agriculture.

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How has the shortage of safe drinking water affected development in sub-Saharan Africa?

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Slowed economic growth.

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Which river is shown here? Hint: it is the longest river in the world.

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Nile River