Biomes
How many biomes are there in Africa? (that we've learned)
four biomes
Why is water pollution so dangerous?
because people die (that's obvious, if you said something that involves people dying you still get it)
Not all countries in Africa have access to ______.
Not all countries in Africa have access to water.
Many trees in the tropical forests are ______ to cut down.
Many trees in the tropical forests are illegal to cut down.
Are animals effected by desertification?
yes, they are (I hope you got that)
Which biome is known for it's vibrant animal and plant life?
The tropical rainforest
Over half a billion people in Africa don't have access to clean _____?
Water/Drinking water
Many African homes with no access to ______ survive on one income and live off of less than $_ a day!
Many African homes with no access to water survive on one income and live off of less than $2 a day!
What's the most noticeable enemy to the rainforests?
Logging companies
Which of the four biomes in Africa is most at risk of desertification?
The Sahel
Which biome has the lowest population?
The Sahara
What's one of the two industries that directly suffers most from water pollution?
The fishing trade industry and the crop/farming industry
Instead of working or going to school, many _____ and _______ have the task of retrieving water on a daily basis.
Instead of working or going to school, many women and children have the task of retrieving water on a daily basis.
One of the main problems with deforestation in Africa is it's _______ corruption
goverment/political
What's a natural event that contributes to desertification?
drought
Which of the four biomes that we've learned cover the largest percent of land?
The Savanna
What's one of the common waterborne diseases found in contaminated or dirty water in Africa?
Cholera, Guinea worm disease, Typhoid, Dysentery (any other common one is correct)
Due to extreme poverty, the majority of Africa doesn't have running water or _____ in their home.
Due to extreme poverty, the majority of Africa doesn't have running water or plumbing in their home.
What's one of the three big plantations that replace much of the cleared land from African forests?
The big three are rubber, Palm oil, and coffee plantations
Desertification is the process by which ___ land becomes _______
Desertification is the process by which dry land becomes desert
Which biome is at most risk of desertification?
Sahel
Because of a lack of education among a massive amount of people in Africa, a common misconception about drinking water is that, "Because it's from a ______ it's ______"?
"Because it's from a well it's safe"
A large part of the poverty in Africa is due to the ______-ness of water.
A large part of the poverty in Africa is due to the remoteness of water.
Each _____ 1 1/2 acres of forest are lost in Africa.
Each second 1 1/2 acres of forest are lost in Africa.
What is one of the two main ways humans cause desertification?
Through the clearing of trees and the overgrazing of livestock