Drought and Desertification (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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How many main ways can people and governments address drought and desertification challenges?
How many main ways can people and governments address drought and desertification challenges?
Four main ways
What is a key difference between drought and desertification prevention?
What is a key difference between drought and desertification prevention?
Desertification can be prevented, not drought
Why are trees important in preventing desertification?
Why are trees important in preventing desertification?
They prevent erosion & retain moisture
Which underlying cause often forces people to use unsustainable farming methods?
Which underlying cause often forces people to use unsustainable farming methods?
Poverty
Which climate patterns help scientists predict drought conditions worldwide?
Which climate patterns help scientists predict drought conditions worldwide?
El Niño and La Niña
What infrastructure helps move water from areas with plenty to drier regions?
What infrastructure helps move water from areas with plenty to drier regions?
Canals and pipelines
What do many people require assistance with during drought emergencies?
What do many people require assistance with during drought emergencies?
Food, clean water, and medical care
How do half-moon beds in the Sahel help combat drought effects?
How do half-moon beds in the Sahel help combat drought effects?
They collect rainwater & reduce erosion
What result did one farmer achieve using half-moon beds on degraded land?
What result did one farmer achieve using half-moon beds on degraded land?
Harvested nearly 200 kg of sorghum
What key indicators did researchers use in Egypt's GIS desertification assessment?
What key indicators did researchers use in Egypt's GIS desertification assessment?
Soil and vegetation quality