Misc Flashcards
1
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Loss of fertile topsoil
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Due to wind and water erosion means the land can no longer support vegetation
2
Q
Crop failure/death of livestock
A
Leads to limited food supply and may result in malnutrition and famine which in turn can impact a child’s development
3
Q
Loss of nomadic way of life
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Due to lack of grazing and water causes them to settle down in rural areas which creates pressure in these areas
4
Q
Farmers lose there income
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Due to poor crop yields meaning they can no longer afford basic needs such as schooling
5
Q
Large rural to urban migration
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Puts pressure on urban areas in the south of the Sahel encouraging the development of informal housing
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