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Africa Environmental Issues
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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
What is the name for a desert area that gets some rainfall or where there is a spring?
oasis
Tuarag
nomad
savanna
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
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
Which is a consequence of overgrazing in the Sahel?
civil war
desertification
overpopulation
wealthy loggers
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.
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
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
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
Which would be typical of what one would find in a savanna?
desert
grasslands
coastal plains
high mountain ranges
Which phrase BEST describes the rainforest?
hot and dry desert
semi-arid farmland
rolling grassy plains
humid and warm with thick vegetation
Which is the biggest threat to African rainforests today?
overpopulation
war and political unrest
extended periods of drought
pollution from nuclear power plants
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.
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
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
Which practice involves cutting down vegetation and burning it?
Slash and burn
Irrigation
Crop rotation
Terracing
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
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.
Which climate zone is characterized by grasslands and scattered trees?
Desert
Savannah
Mediterranean
Tropical
What is a long period of time without rain called?
Tornado
Flood
Hurricane
Drought
What is the term for a severe water shortage?
Flood
Earthquake
Drought
Tsunami
Which of the following is a major environmental challenge in Africa?
Drought
Volcanic eruptions
Wildfires
Avalanches
What causes crops and vegetation to dry out during a drought?
Fertilizer usage
Lack of rainfall
Strong winds
Excessive rainfall
Which term refers to the spreading of desert-like conditions in Africa?
Pollution
Overfishing
Desertification
Deforestation
Which environmental issue in Africa is caused by the cutting down of trees?
Pollution
Overpopulation
Deforestation
Overfishing
Which environmental issue is caused by unsustainable agriculture practices?
Deforestation
Air pollution
Water pollution
Soil erosion
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
Which environmental issue is a result of human activities and threatens Africa's ecosystems?
Pollution
Hunting
Disease
Natural disasters
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
Which of the following is a consequence of pollution in Africa?
Decreased soil erosion
Health problems
Improved water quality
Increased biodiversity