impacts of RLD - Sahel

Question 1

desertification

Answer 1

has led to the Southward expansion of the Sahara Desert into the Sahel.

in the last 50 years, 65 million hectares of the Sahel have turned into desert

Question 2

fertile topsoil

Answer 2

the loss of fertile topsoil through wind/water erosion can lead to the soil being unable to support vegetation

Question 3

farmers lose income

Answer 3

farmers have lost their income as a result of poor crop yields

Question 4

loss of income means

Answer 4

a loss of income means that farmers cannot afford paying for things such as education

Question 5

crop failure

Answer 5

crop failure leads to a reduction in food supply

Question 6

food supply issues

Answer 6

food supply issues lead to malnutrition and famine

Question 7

migration

Answer 7

problems in rural areas lead to migration into already overcrowded urban areas which could result in the growth of shanty towns

Question 8

children

Answer 8

lots of famine could negatively impact the health of growing children