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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat term describes the loss of vegetation and trees?deforestationdesertificationdesalinizationphysical scarcity
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat region in Africa is most vulnerable to desertification?SahelSavannaSaharaTropical Rainforest
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy does overgrazing lead to desertification?Loss of grass destroys the soil.Loss of grass causes droughts.Increase in vegetation destroys the soil.Increase in vegetation protects against droughts.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a drought?Loss in vegetationAllowing animal herds to consume all vegetationA long period without rainfallWhen fertile soil turns barren
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one reason for continued water pollution in African nations?Environmental activistsGovernment inactionLow birthratesDrought
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich region in Africa is most vulnerable to deforestation?SahelSaharaSavannatropical rainforest
- 7. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false: Deforestation can lead to desertification.TrueFalse
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe Sahel's climate can best be described as:AridSemi-AridTropicalGrassy and mild
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are major environmental issues in Africa EXCEPTAir pollutionUnequal Water DistributionPoor soilWater pollution
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main cause of deforestation in Africa today?desertificationcommercial loggingwater pollutionair pollution
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIn the Sahel, overgrazing and drought have resulted in a decrease in the grassland region. What is this process called?DeforestationUnequal distributionDesertificationEnvironmental Pollution
- 12. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false: African countries with large rivers do not face water pollution problemsTrueFalse
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich describes the relationship between deforestation and poor soil in Sub-Saharan Africa?Poor soil is killing most of the rainforests in Africa.Deforestation is increasing the amount of oil pollution in Africa.Deforestation means fewer people live in an area which leads to poor soil.Poor soil causes farmers to use slash and burn techniques to create fertile soil, which increases deforestation.
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