fragile enviroments

Question 1

desertfication

Answer 1

The expansion of desert like conditions into previous semi-arid regions.

Question 2

Fragile Environments

Answer 2

A term used to describe those natural environments that are sensitive to, and easily abused by, human activities.

Question 3

Deforestation

Answer 3

The felling and clearance of forested land by humans

Question 4

drought

Answer 4

A long, continuous period of dry weather (below average rainfall).

Question 5

Conflict

Answer 5

a serious disagreement, usually over a period of time. May include violence.

Question 6

sahel

Answer 6

is a semi-arid region of transition in Africa, between the Sahara desert to the north and the savanna to the south

Question 7

Ecological Footprint

Answer 7

The impact a person or community has on the environment, expressed as the amount of land required to sustain their use of natural resources.

Question 8

Degradation

Answer 8

something being damaged, or area of land being degraded – reduction in fertility of land.

Question 9

Biodiversity

Answer 9

the number and variety of living species found in a given area or ecosystem.

Question 10

Malnutrition

Answer 10

lack of proper nutrition caused by not having enough to eat or not eating enough of the right things.

Question 11

Sustainability

Answer 11

Actions that minimize the negative impacts on the environment e.g. pollution and promote human wellbeing.