How much do you know about Land Degradation in Africa's Sahel Region?
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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

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