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What are the main causes of land degradation in the Sahel region of Africa?
What are the main causes of land degradation in the Sahel region of Africa?
- Heavy rainfall, urbanization, and industrialization
- Climate change, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions
- Overgrazing, deforestation, and soil erosion (correct)
- Excessive use of fertilizers, mining, and dam construction
What are the effects of land degradation in the Sahel region of Africa?
What are the effects of land degradation in the Sahel region of Africa?
- Biodiversity conservation, tourism development, and renewable energy production
- Water availability, sanitation, and health improvement
- Food insecurity, poverty, and conflicts (correct)
- Improved soil fertility, increased crop yield, and economic growth
What are the appropriate management techniques for overcoming land degradation in the Sahel region of Africa?
What are the appropriate management techniques for overcoming land degradation in the Sahel region of Africa?
- Genetic modification, chemical fertilization, and monoculture
- Industrialization, privatization, and foreign investment
- Agroforestry, soil conservation, and water harvesting (correct)
- Military intervention, border control, and population relocation
