10 Questions
What is a major cause of land degradation, aridity and desertification in the horn of Africa?
Drought
What is a natural factor that can lead to famine in the horn of Africa?
Drought
What is the result of environmental degradation exacerbated by rapid population growth in areas where resources are scarce?
Overuse of divided land
What is the condition that threatens human and animal life, and causes damage to property and land?
Environmental problem
Which of the following is a man-made factor that can contribute to famine in the horn of Africa?
Governmental maladministration
What was the approximate percentage of cattle killed by the rinderpest epizootic in the 1890s?
90%
Which Ethiopian region was highly affected by the 1973 and 1984-85 droughts?
Amhara and Tigrai
What was the consequence of the 1992 famine in Somalia?
Collapse of the Somalia state
What was the cause of the 1984-85 famine in Sudan?
Drought, desertification, and insufficient public response
What was the year of the worst famine in South Sudan?
2017
This quiz covers the impacts of drought and famine in the Horn of Africa, including the effects on society and the environment. It also explores the causes of environmental problems, such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution. Test your knowledge of these critical issues!
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