water pollution
Why is the water so dirty in Africa
industrial waste or untreated sewage drain into water systems, fertilisers and pesticides are flushed into waterways during heavy rains
How is desertification a problem in Africa?
reduces crop yields, causes food shortages, and increases poverty in impacted populations by destroying fertile land and water supplies.
What is the cause of the unequal distribution of water in Africa?
Physical and economic water scarcity, rapid population growth, and the effects of climate change on the water cycle are all factors that affect the water cycle.
What is drought?
a place has less precipitation (rain or snow) than normal over a few months or even longer.
Which African country's capital is the smallest in terms of population?
Abuja
what is in Africa water
Bacteria, viruses, parasites and pollution
When did desertification start in Africa?
5,440 years ago
What are some facts about the unequal distribution of water?
one in three people live without sanitation.
What causes droughts?
low precipitation over an extended period of time
Which African country was known as the "Gold Coast"?
the Republic of Ghana
what is water pollution
Water pollution occurs when harmful substances
Where is desertification the biggest problem?
Africa
What are the three effects of unequal access to clean water in Africa?
trachoma an eye infection that can lead to blindness plague, and typhus.
When does a drought begin?
difficult to determine
where does water pollution come from
sewage and waste water treatmen
What leads to desertification?
Climatic variations' and 'Human activities
What are some effects of unequal water distribution?
people's access to clean, usable water and the economic development and geopolitics of different areas.
Does a shortage of rain mean that a drought will occur?
A period of below-normal rainfall does not necessarily result in drought conditions
How do we detect water pollution?
Water pollution is detected in laboratories, where small water samples are analyzed for different contaminants.
What is causing deforestation in Africa?
Agriculture is the largest direct cause of forest loss
What are the problems with water distribution?
Aging Infrastructure:
Why doesn't a drought go away when it rains?
if that water quickly evaporates into the air or is soaked up by plants, the drought relief doesn't last long.