SS7G3 Flashcards

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Which statement describes the relationship between access to water and trade in Africa?

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Unequal access to water harms trade in Africa.

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Which statement BEST describes how water pollution and the unequal distribution of water impact industry in Africa?

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Waste from factories is destroying rivers and lakes, but industries must have water for industrial growth to occur.

Front

How has unequal access to water impacted economies across the continent of Africa?

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The economies of African nations with water access have developed faster than nations without water access

Front

Fertilizers used to grow crops enter some water sources in Africa.
Which TWO statements explain how the use of fertilizers impacts irrigation?

which two numbers are true and which is false?

1. 1.It pollutes the water sources.

2.It limits the water available for irrigation.

3.It increases the crop yield on irrigated crops.

4.It reduces the need to add fertilizers to the water.

5.It makes the irrigated soil more fertile for future crops.

6.It decreases the amount of water needed for irrigation.

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1. 1. It pollutes the water sources

2. 2.It limits the water available for irrigation.

3. -Both of these are true.

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What is a result of deforestation in Sub-Saharan Africa?

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poor soil quality

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What conclusion can be BEST made about the relationship between water and gross domestic product (GDP) in Africa?

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improving water sanitation is the best way to improve GDP

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How does the process of slash-and-burn impact soil in Sub-Saharan Africa?

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Poor soil develops over time due to soil erosion and depletion of nutrients

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Why is deforestation a problem in Sub-Saharan Africa?

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Poor soil quality leads farmers to practice slash and burn agriculture.

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How does this kind of deforestation contribute to low soil quality in Sub-Saharan Africa?

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The soil loses nutrients and becomes less fertile when the plants growing in it are removed

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Sandy's teacher assigned a report about human environmental interaction in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her report focused on explaining the relationship between poor soil and deforestation in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Which title would BEST explain the relationship?

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A Vicious Cycle