What can be done to reduce risk of desertification

Question 1

Why is Badia-Jordan experiencing desertification

Answer 1

1. Low rainfall and high temperatures (40 degrees)
2. Influx of sheep from Iraq led to overgrazing.

Question 2

List 2 methods to reduce risks of desertification

Answer 2

1. Tree planting
2. Appropriate technology

Question 3

How tree planting stops desertification?

Answer 3

Tree planting stops desertification by leaf litter to the ground. Improve nutrient cycle.

Question 4

What is appropiate technology

Answer 4

Technology that are suited to their education and economic level.

Question 5

Examples of Appropriate technology

Answer 5

Magic Stone Wall

Question 6

Where is Magic stone wall used?

Answer 6

Senegal

Question 7

What are Magic Stone Wall

Answer 7

Lines of stone walls placed across the fields to slow water run off and prevent soil erosion

Question 8

How do salinization work?

Answer 8

1. Desert temperatures increase rate of evaporation
2. Water evaporates bringing salts up to the surface
3. salt form white rust on surface
4. soil becomes infertile due to high salinity
5. Hard to reverse