Rural: Impacts of Rural Land Degredation Flashcards
What has Desertification led to?
Desertification has led to the southward expansion of the Sahara Desert into the Sahel
What does this loss of fertile topsoil lead to?
The loss of fertile topsoil through wind/water erosion can lead to the soil being unable to support vegetation
What does this crop failure cause?
It causes a lack of food
What else does crop failure cause? (money)
Farmers have lost their income as a result of poor crop yields
Farmers loss in income means…
they can’t afford to pay for things such as education
As they lose income they need to move to make more money so…
..there is more migration to overcrowded urban areas
As already overcrowded areas become more populated it causes..
a growth of informal settlements
A lack of food caused by crop failure…
leads to malnutrition and starvation
When children suffer with malnutrition or starvation it can affect their…
development and growth
Nomads!! (Clairo!!!!!!) How is RLD threatening their way of life? (reduction in grazing areas of water)
Reduction in grazing areas and water are threatening the nomadic way of life, forcing them to settle in villages which increases pressure on services in these areas.
International aid to gain access to food and water
Some countries are becoming increasingly reliant on international aid to gain access to food and water. This has an impact on development as debt repayments are high
Example Mark?
Burkino Faso
