Desert Environments
What does this diagram tell us about oases?
Oases are created in many ways
What is an example of how the Tuareg have adapted to life in the desert?
the Tuareg cover their heads and faces to protect against the sun
What is the best definition of micro-enterprise?
a small business with few or no employees
What is the best definition of micro-entrepreneur?
Someone who starts and runs a small business
What are the three causes of desertification?
Deforestation, Drought, and Overgrazing
Why are date palms so important to human life in the Sahara?
Date palms provide food, fuel, and materials for homes
Which of these is the most common problem faced by poor women in developing countries who want to start businesses?
finding money to start a new business
Which term best describes African women who set up street-side restaurants in caravans?
Micro-Entrepreneurs
What is the best definition of marginal land?
Land that is not well-suited for farming
How have people adapted to life at oases?
People build windbreaks to protect their community, livestock and crops from harsh winds.
The UNDP that helped a micro-entrepreneur purchase a peanut grinding machine is an example of what?
Micro-credit organization
In traditional societies with gender-based division of labor, the kind of work a person does depends mainly on
whether they are a man or a woman