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Why do environmentalists consider Lake Tanganyika and its surrounding area to be in a critical condition?
Why do environmentalists consider Lake Tanganyika and its surrounding area to be in a critical condition?
- Because the lake is one of the smallest in the world.
- Because ninety percent of Tanzania's endangered chimpanzees live in the surrounding area, and the lake is home to unique fish species. (correct)
- Because there is ample access to doctors in the nearby village of Mahale.
- Because the Mahale villagers are prospering economically.
What is the primary reason villagers near Lake Tanganyika are clearing more land, according to environmentalists?
What is the primary reason villagers near Lake Tanganyika are clearing more land, according to environmentalists?
- To sell the timber for profit in neighboring countries.
- To build more houses due to increasing population.
- To grow crops like rice and corn as the fish population declines. (correct)
- To create space for new industrial developments.
Which factor do environmentalists believe harms both the environment and the Mahale villagers near Lake Tanganyika?
Which factor do environmentalists believe harms both the environment and the Mahale villagers near Lake Tanganyika?
- Increased tourism leading to overcrowding.
- A vicious cycle of deforestation and diminishing fish populations. (correct)
- Government restrictions on fishing practices.
- Introduction of non-native plant species.
What is the multifaceted approach that environmentalists are employing in Mahale to protect Lake Tanganyika?
What is the multifaceted approach that environmentalists are employing in Mahale to protect Lake Tanganyika?
In the context of Lake Tanganyika, how do environmentalists view natural resources?
In the context of Lake Tanganyika, how do environmentalists view natural resources?
Which statement best reflects the core challenge in protecting Lake Tanganyika according to the text?
Which statement best reflects the core challenge in protecting Lake Tanganyika according to the text?
What is the integrated approach suggested to address the issues in western Tanzania?
What is the integrated approach suggested to address the issues in western Tanzania?
What is the potential consequence of irreparable damage to the ecosystem of Lake Tanganyika?
What is the potential consequence of irreparable damage to the ecosystem of Lake Tanganyika?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem affecting the community near Lake Tanganyika?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem affecting the community near Lake Tanganyika?
What percentage of children in the village of Mahale die before the age of 5?
What percentage of children in the village of Mahale die before the age of 5?
Where is Lake Tanganyika located?
Where is Lake Tanganyika located?
Of what endemic species is 90% of its population located near Lake Tanganyika?
Of what endemic species is 90% of its population located near Lake Tanganyika?
What potential issue do enviromentalists see as a direct function of villagers poverty?
What potential issue do enviromentalists see as a direct function of villagers poverty?
What is a consequence of soil run-off from deforestation?
What is a consequence of soil run-off from deforestation?
What issue do enviromentalists educate farmers and fishermen about?
What issue do enviromentalists educate farmers and fishermen about?
How can the suffering in Western Tanzania be healed?
How can the suffering in Western Tanzania be healed?
What do enviromentalists want to protect about Lake Tanganyika?
What do enviromentalists want to protect about Lake Tanganyika?
Why is the cooperation of the people in the nearby village of Mahale needed?
Why is the cooperation of the people in the nearby village of Mahale needed?
What is Lake Tanganyika home to?
What is Lake Tanganyika home to?
Which factor could alleviate poverty in Tanzania, according to environmentalists?
Which factor could alleviate poverty in Tanzania, according to environmentalists?
Flashcards
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Tanganyika
One of the largest lakes, located in western Tanzania.
Threats to Lake Tanganyika
Threats to Lake Tanganyika
The negative effects of overfishing and deforestation.
Mahale
Mahale
Village near Lake Tanganyika where environmentalists need cooperation.
Poverty-Environment Cycle
Poverty-Environment Cycle
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Environmentalists' Approach in Mahale
Environmentalists' Approach in Mahale
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Natural Resources
Natural Resources
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Holistic approach
Holistic approach
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Study Notes
- Lake Tanganyika, one of the world's largest lakes, is located in the mountains of western Tanzania.
- Environmentalists aim to protect its beauty and biological diversity from overfishing and deforestation.
- Cooperation from the nearby village of Mahale is needed for conservation efforts, but this impoverished community faces malaria, typhoid, limited access to doctors, and a high child mortality rate (13% die before age 5).
- Lake Tanganyika is home to unique fish species and the surrounding forests shelter eighty mammal species.
- Ninety percent of Tanzania's endangered chimpanzees live in this area.
- Environmentalists see the destruction of the environment as a direct result of the villagers' poverty.
- Decreasing fish populations force people to clear more land for rice and corn cultivation.
- Deforestation leads to soil runoff, lowering the fish population and making it harder for people to survive by fishing resulting in a negative cycle.
- To protect Lake Tanganyika, environmentalists are using a multifaceted approach in Mahale.
- This approach includes helping villagers with healthcare, educating fishermen and farmers about deforestation's impact on fish populations, and protecting fish spawning areas.
- Managing natural resources well is a tool for the people of Tanzania to lessen poverty.
- Integrating health services with conservation activity can address suffering in western Tanzania for both people and the land.
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