Process by which farm land (arable land) turns into a desert

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Process by which farm land (arable land) turns into a desert Desertification Process by which farm land (arable land) turns into a desert

Causes of Desertification Trees and shrubs Overgrazing Cut down for by livestock Trees and shrubs Cut down for firewood Drought (lack of rain for an extended time)

Wind blows top soil away (erosion) Effects: Overgrazing and lack of trees, shrubs & grass Drought Wind blows top soil away (erosion) Crops wither and die

Overall Effect: Famine Results Stunted growth in children Learning problems Less energy to work Sickness and less ability to fight disease Death Famine People and animals starve

Overall Effect: People flee to large cities

Overall Effect: Poverty

Overall Effect: Clouds of sand and soil block out the sun

Solutions?