Sub-Saharan Africa: Environment and Society – Flashcards
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Why are environmental issues a major concern for the people of Sub-Saharan Africa?
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They derive most of their livelihoods from the land.
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Strategies being used in Sub-Saharan Africa to reverse land degradation include
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increased soil fertility
reduced use of chemical agents
reforestation
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What is the primary strategy being used to stop the loss of biodiversity in Sub-Saharan Africa?
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protection
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Water quality is a greater concern for urban populations than it is for rural population.
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False
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Water supply is more of a problem for rural areas than it is for cities.
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True
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Impact statements
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evaluate(s) the effects a project will have on an area's resources.
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Some human activities brought out in this lesson section that affect the health of Sub-Saharan Africa's marine ecosystems are
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resource extraction
vegetation clearing
dams
development
tourism
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Air quality is less of a problem in Africa than in other continents.
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True
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Factors responsible for environmental problems in Sub-Saharan Africa include
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deforestation
positive population growth
tourism
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Strategies being used to reduce pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa include
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cleaner-burning fuels
more efficient cars
UNFCCC
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These factors hinder environmental efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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inadequate funding
ineffective enforcement
lack of coordinated regional policies
political instability
