Sahel Zone and Sahara Desert Quiz

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Which region lies between the Sahara desert and the fertile savannahs of northern Nigeria and southern Sudan?

Kalahari desert
Niger
Sahel zone (correct)
Mali

Which countries are mainly occupied by the Sahel lands?

Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan
Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Chad (correct)
Nigeria, Sudan, Botswana and South Africa
Mali, Chad, Botswana and South Africa

What percentage of dry land agricultural use in Africa has deteriorated over the last 30 years?

90%
50%
30%
70% (correct)

What is one of the major causes of the desert advance in the Sahel region?

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What does the word 'Sahel' mean in Arabic?

<p>Transitional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Sahel Region

The Sahel region lies between the Sahara desert and the fertile savannahs of northern Nigeria and southern Sudan.
The Sahel lands mainly occupy countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, and Sudan.

Land Degradation in Africa

Over the last 30 years, approximately 30% of dry land agricultural use in Africa has deteriorated.

Causes of Desert Advance in the Sahel

One of the major causes of the desert advance in the Sahel region is overgrazing.

Etymology of the Word 'Sahel'

In Arabic, the word 'Sahel' means "shore" or "coast", which is fitting for a region that borders the Sahara desert.

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Test your knowledge on the Sahel zone and Sahara desert in West Africa. Learn about the geography, climate, and challenges faced by this transitional region.