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∙ 12y agoThis is a complex and widely debated issue. You might have some luck reading the article listed in the related links below.
Many scientists agree that industrial activity is the most harmful of all potential causes, but this depends on the area.
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∙ 9y agoHuman and natural processes are responsible for land degradation. A decline in the capacity of the land can be permanent or temporary. It can be significant or slight. First, only one or two species are affected. As these species become fewer, those that depend on them for food also decline.
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How does desertification impact the people in Africa?
Basically there is very little evidence. All too common is the confusion between degredation and desertification. Because Africa's environment is so variable actual desertification can be vary hard to prove due to the seasonal rains and periods of drought. Some areas have actually been classed as desertified but then 3 rainy seasons later have burst back into life. Check out this article: Binns, T. (1990) 'Is Desertification a Myth?', geography 75 (2), pp. 106-113
What is the process of an infertile area becoming a desert called?
The answer is DESERTIFICATION
How do you think desertification affects people lives in West Africa?
It can effect the people's lives by the desertlike conditions
What are the causes of road accidents in South Africa?
Causes of accidents in south africa.
What is the word for spread of desert like conditions?
Desertification is the term for the spreading of deserts. It is best known in the Sahel in Africa below the Sahara.
What are 3 main causes of desertification?
3 main causes of desertification is: 1. Overgrazing 2. Deforestation 3. Agricultural activities. Other factors are: Climate change, drought, moisture loss, population growth, etc.
What is a sentence for desertification?
Desertification causes a decrease of vegetation.
Which continest is at the highest risk of desertification?
Africa is at the highest rick of desertification.
A GOOD sentence for desertification?
The northern part of Africa is falling victim to desertification.
What countries in Africa have desertification?
There are a number of countries in Africa that desertification. Some of them include South Africa, Namibia, Somali Ethiopia, Algeria and many more.
Which continent has the greatest area under risk of desertification?
Africa has the greatest risk of desertification.
Which area in Africa is desertification a big issue?
North and Southern Africa
What limits water transportation in Africa?
Desertification
Which continents are at risk because of desertification?
africa
What are 3 cause of desertification?
3 main causes of desertification is: 1. Overgrazing 2. Deforestation 3. Agricultural activities. Other factors are: Climate change, drought, moisture loss, population growth, etc.
How does government cause desertification?
Goverment causes desertification with population pressure, number and distribution of water wells.
What are two main causes for animal loss in Africa?
I believe the two main causes are loss of habitat and hunting.
