Life sciences grade 11

This cartoon is used to depict which phenomena. [1 Mark]

• Desertification

• Droughts

• Tourism

• Poor farming practices

Define the term "Drought" and explain its relationship with the term "desertification". [2 Marks]

What message is the cartoonist trying to depict in this cartoon? your answer must be no more than 3 lines [ 3 marks].

Using the message potrayed in this cartoon briefly give the possible impacts of an increased period of droughts or water shortages on:

a) People [2 Marks]

b) Economy [2 Marks]

c) Environment [2 Marks]

According to the map which Continent has the most draught disasters ? [1 mark]

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• Australia

What do you think is the relationship between impoverished geographical areas and droughts or desertification? [2 Marks]