Africa Flashcards
How much did Libya’s population increase by between 2001 and 2004?
5.3million to 5.9million
What is the capital of Libya?
Tripoli
How much of Libya’s population live in the capital?
Nearly half.
What percentage of Libya’s population lives on the north coast and why?
95% because there is enough precipitation to support agriculture.
How much of Libya is desert?
95%
How much has the average continent temperature increased by since 1900?
0.5°C
How much are Africa’s overall temperatures predicted to rise by?
3-4°C above the mean global average.
How much has farmland in Libya reduced by since 1987?
In 1987 18% was a farming area whereas now only 2% is available.
How much are sea levels expected to rise by in Libya?
2cm
How much has Libya’s temperature risen by?
3 x the global average
What is the annual soil erosion in the Ethiopian highlands?
1.5 metric tonnes erode per year with a potential loss of 1.5 million tonnes of grain.
What percentage of Africans live in the coastal zone?
60%
How much has the Libyan government spent on desalination projects?
US$455 million
How many people in Africa depend on seafood for their protein supply?
1billion
How much are fisheries in Africa expected to lose and why?
Up to 40% of their fish due to rising temperatures and contamination.
