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Ann [662]
3 years ago
14

Of the following issues, which is the most significant environmental challenge facing africa today?

Geography
2 answers:
Novay_Z [31]3 years ago
6 0

Question Options:

A) deforestation due to the construction of shopping centers and restaurants

B) desertification caused by poor agricultural practices

C) air pollution resulting from the construction of factories in rural areas

D) erosion of coastal areas because of sinking sea levels

Correct Answer is desertification caused by poor agricultural practices.

Africa is largely becoming overpopulated and as such needs resources to sustain its growing population. But in Africa largely, the Agricultural methods practiced is not sufficient enough to cater for its growing population. Hence causing desertification (Process by which a geographic region becomes a desert. The change may result from natural changes in climate or by HUMAN ACTIVITY.)

Bess [88]3 years ago
4 0

The answer to your problem above is B.

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