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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do most people in the Sahara tend to live along the Nile River or Mediterranean coast? | Because of the lack of available water resources in the region |
| Which African region's environment has been damaged the MOST by the logging industry and commercial farming ? | the rain forest |
| How have the traditional occupations of the inhabitants of the Sahel contributed to environmental issues in the region | Animal herding in the region has led to overgrazing and rthe destruction of soil |
| The African savanna gets an average of 30-50 inches of the rainfall each year, How does this affect the people who live there? | People can stay in one spot to raise crops and livestock because they do not constantly have to search for water |
| Water pollution in Africa contributes to the spread of | the spread of disease |
| How does water pollution affect the African economy ? | It reduces crop production which in turn affects trade |
| What is the MAIN reason that many African governments struggle to maintain their water sanitation? | there is not enough money |
| What causes much of the deforestation in Africa? | the need for farmland |
| Why do farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa utilize slash and burn agriculture? | to improve soil quality |
| How has desertification negatively impacted the people of Africa? | by reducing the amount of land available for farming |