Africa Environmental Issues - Husna Evans | Laabri

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What is a nomad?

plantation owners who live along the coast

industrial workers who live in African cities

A member of a people who have no fixed residence but move from place to place usually seasonally and within a well-defined territory

those who live and farm in the villages on the edge of the desert

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What is the name for a desert area that gets some rainfall or where there is a spring?

oasis

Tuarag

nomad

savanna

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Why is farming so difficult in the African Sahel?

little rain falls in this region

no rain falls in the Sahel at all

thick grass makes farming difficult

farm animals in the Sahel eat up all the crops

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What is the most common way people make a living the Sahel?

logging

fishing and shipbuilding

caravan trade in gold and salt

herding and subsistence farming

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Which is a consequence of overgrazing in the Sahel?

civil war

desertification

overpopulation

wealthy loggers

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How large is the region known as the African Sahel?

The Sahel is found along the Mediterranean coast.

The Sahel makes up the southern half of the country.

The Sahel is found just along the west coast of the continent.

The region extends from the Red Sea to the Atlantic Ocean just south of the Sahara Desert.

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Which phrase best describes the savanna?

a semi-arid region just south of the Sahara Desert

an area of harsh desert in the north of the continent

grasslands making up half of the African continent

an area of fertile plain along the Mediterranean coast

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What is the definition of "deforestation"?

eliminating a species of an animal

creating nature preserves to protect forests

cutting down and clearing trees from the area

forcing people to move from cities into traditional forest villages

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What is causing the Sahel to expand in recent years?

several years of heavy rains and flooding

Damming rivers and preventing irrigation

over-grazing and cutting down trees for fuel

government programs that have moved too many people into the area

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Which would be typical of what one would find in a savanna?

desert

grasslands

coastal plains

high mountain ranges

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Which phrase BEST describes the rainforest?

hot and dry desert

semi-arid farmland

rolling grassy plains

humid and warm with thick vegetation

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Which is the biggest threat to African rainforests today?

overpopulation

war and political unrest

extended periods of drought

pollution from nuclear power plants

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Why do some governments ignore industrial pollution of major rivers and waterways?

The people of most countries do not care about pollution.

Industries always have plans in place to clean up polluting wastes.

Most government officials do not recognize that pollution is a problem.

Leaders want the industries to be profitable and believe that controlling pollution is too costly.

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What is the purpose of irrigation in Africa?

To promote soil erosion

To increase pollution in rivers

To drain excess water from fields

To water land by artificial means to foster plant growth

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What are the main challenges of irrigation in Africa?

Large amounts of available water and advanced infrastructure

Water scarcity and lack of infrastructure

Adequate water supply and advanced technology

Excessive rainfall and overpopulation

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Which practice involves cutting down vegetation and burning it?

Slash and burn

Irrigation

Crop rotation

Terracing

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What is subsistence farming?

Farming with advanced technology

Farming for commercial profit

Farming that provides for the basic needs of the farmer’s family, with little or nothing leftover to sell

Farming for export goods

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Why is subsistence farming common in Africa?

Strong government support for traditional farming practices

Abundance of fertile land and abundant rainfall

High demand for agricultural products in international markets

Limited access to resources and modern farming techniques.

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Which climate zone is characterized by grasslands and scattered trees?

Desert

Savannah

Mediterranean

Tropical

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What is a long period of time without rain called?

Tornado

Flood

Hurricane

Drought

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What is the term for a severe water shortage?

Flood

Earthquake

Drought

Tsunami

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Which of the following is a major environmental challenge in Africa?

Drought

Volcanic eruptions

Wildfires

Avalanches

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What causes crops and vegetation to dry out during a drought?

Fertilizer usage

Lack of rainfall

Strong winds

Excessive rainfall

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Which term refers to the spreading of desert-like conditions in Africa?

Pollution

Overfishing

Desertification

Deforestation

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Which environmental issue in Africa is caused by the cutting down of trees?

Pollution

Overpopulation

Deforestation

Overfishing

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Which environmental issue is caused by unsustainable agriculture practices?

Deforestation

Air pollution

Water pollution

Soil erosion

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What are the causes of desertification in Africa?

Floods, soil erosion, and population growth

Overgrazing, deforestation, and drought

Climate change, volcanic activity, and oil extraction

Industrial pollution, urbanization, and wildfires

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Which environmental issue is a result of human activities and threatens Africa's ecosystems?

Pollution

Hunting

Disease

Natural disasters

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What can be a negative impact of slash and burn agriculture?

Improved water quality

Deforestation and soil erosion

Enhanced soil fertility and nutrient availability

Increased biodiversity and wildlife conservation

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Which of the following is a consequence of pollution in Africa?

Decreased soil erosion

Health problems

Improved water quality

Increased biodiversity