Food Security and Climate
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What is the primary cause of desertification according to the text?

  • Overgrazing (correct)
  • Drought
  • Erosion
  • Global warming
  • What is the effect of the Green Wall of China on the annual desert land in China?

  • Decreased by 1980 square km (correct)
  • Remained constant
  • Increased by 10% annually
  • Increased by 1980 square km
  • What is the name of the proposed wall to combat desertification in Africa?

  • African Desert Barrier
  • Desertification Defense
  • Green Wall of Africa (correct)
  • Sahara Wall
  • What is the role of managed grazing in combating desertification?

    <p>It reverses desertification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driver of the formation of Horse latitude deserts?

    <p>Descending cold dry air masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the orographic effect on the windward side of a mountain range?

    <p>Moist air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the process by which plants become more dominant in a region due to climate change and other factors?

    <p>Woody plant encroachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of soil restoration in combating desertification?

    <p>To provision water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the Green Wall of Africa on the environment?

    <p>It has reduced land degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines which organisms can live in an ecosystem?

    <p>Abiotic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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