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What is the primary cause of desertification according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of managed grazing in combating desertification?
What is the primary driver of the formation of Horse latitude deserts?
What is the primary driver of the formation of Horse latitude deserts?
What is the result of the orographic effect on the windward side of a mountain range?
What is the result of the orographic effect on the windward side of a mountain range?
What is the name of the process by which plants become more dominant in a region due to climate change and other factors?
What is the name of the process by which plants become more dominant in a region due to climate change and other factors?
What is the primary goal of soil restoration in combating desertification?
What is the primary goal of soil restoration in combating desertification?
What is the impact of the Green Wall of Africa on the environment?
What is the impact of the Green Wall of Africa on the environment?
What is the primary factor that determines which organisms can live in an ecosystem?
What is the primary factor that determines which organisms can live in an ecosystem?
