biomes
what is a biome?
an area classified according to the species that live in that location. Temperature range, soil type, and the amount of light and water are unique to a particular place and form the niches for specific species allowing scientists to define the biome.
what is water pollution?
when water isn't clean and it isn't drinkable
what is unequal water distribution?
when water is unevenly distributed.
what is commercial logging?
when people cut down trees for timber to sell.
what is desertification?
when a place of arable land becomes desert.
how many distinct biomes are there in Africa?
9
what are some solutions to water pollution in Africa?
supporting cleaner transport, energy-efficient housing, power generation, industry and better municipal waste management
what is one main cause of unequal water distribution?
climate change and fast flooding
what is deforestation?
when people cut down mass amounts of trees
where in Africa is desertification bad?
the Sahel region
are all deserts hot?
no
what country pollutes the most in Africa?
south africa
what is the effect of unequal water distribution?
people dying
what are some solutions to deforestation?
reforestation, and afforestation
What is one cause of desertification?
overgrazing,deforestation
what are the three largest biomes?
deserts, grasslands, and forests
what causes water pollution in Africa?
people dumping sewage in the water
what effect does unequal water distribution have on countries' relationships?
it strains them because they are fighting over water
what is responsible for 80% of deforestation?
agricultural production
what percent of earth's land is already degraded?
75%
what is the smallest biome?
temperate grasslands
How many people die per hour in Africa due to water pollution?
one hundred and fifteen people die every hour in Africa due to consumption of dirty water
What percentage of people in Africa don't have clean water?
In Africa, only 39% of the population used safely managed drinking water as of 2020.
46%
What percent of Africa's land is affected by desertification?
45%