Desertification Flashcards
1
Q
List the 2 things that are impacts of desertification
A
crop failure
famine
2
Q
How does desertification affect crop failure?
A
the soil can be blown away by the wind or washed away by the wind. Nutrients in the soil can be removed by wind or water. Salt can build up in soil, which makes it harder for plant growth.
3
Q
How does desertification affect famine?
A
the soil is not suited for growing food; therefore the amount of food being made will decline. If the population is growing, this will cause economic problems and starvation.
4
Q
Is crop failure a social or environmental impact of desertification?
A
environmental
5
Q
Is famine a social or environmental impact of desertification?
A
social
