A group with members from many countries, states or nations
International organization.
100
what kind of conditions are a reflection of how a country is governed?
Social and economic conditions
100
Define environmental issues?
A problem or challenge to the natural environment caused by people.
100
Define Desertification
a major problem in the Sahel, where vegetation is lost and drier soil is a result.
100
Desertification?
Africa and the world
200
What are some goals of the African Union? List three.
Unity, Prosperity, Peace, Democracy, Human rights
200
What are the basic rights and freedoms that each person is entitled to?
Human rights.
200
What is one way that people use and interact with the Earth in human/environment interaction?
People build roads they are interacting with the earth.
200
What are two human causes of desertification?
Overgrazing, Deforestation, irrigation
200
Environmental issues?
a global issue
300
What is the difference between famine and prosperity? Which one does the African Union strive for?
Famine - a shortage of food.
Prosperity - The state of being prosperous.
The AU strives for prosperity in their countries.
300
If the life expectancy in Angola is 43 years and in the US it is 78. What does that tell you about the country.
They have health issues Such as Cholera, Malaria, and others. A poor country, High infant mortality rate, poor education, low GDP.
300
What are 3 environmental issues facing the countries of Africa?
Deforestation, desertification, soil erosion, toxic waste disposal, availability of clean water, and wildlife management.
300
What are two Natural Causes of desertification?
Wind
Water, drought
300
Deforestation?
Africa and the world.
400
List 3 international organizations and what they do.
International Red Cross - Helps those who suffer
World Health Organization - Improve health care and health care awareness
The United Nations - Bring all nations together and work for peace and development.
African Union - help secure africans democracy, human rights and sustainable economy
400
How is it possible that Angola is so rich in minerals, yet still a very poor country?
Civil war, no government, now way to get the resources out of the ground.
400
Why should we care about environmental issues in Africa?
it affects us all. We all live in the same world.
400
What is a possible solution to erosion?
use sand fences, educate people on use of land.
400
soil erosion?
Africa and the world.
500
What are three of the AU projects?
Peacekeeping, Health, End poverty, end famine, control desertification, increase education
500
What type of concerns would you have as a student growing up in Angola?
Low literacy rate, health care issues, can not attend if there is not enough teachers.
500
What are some global issues? And where are they occurring?
Deforestation, toxic waste not being treated properly, no clean water, soil erosion, desertification, occurring everywhere.
500
What are possible solutions to overgrazing and expansion of farmlands?
Move animals from field to field. Provide other food for the animals.
Improve farming methods so less land is needed. Help farmers to find other jobs.