Africa’s environmental issues (problems to solve) ?

Water Quality Bacteria in water Unsafe drinking water Lack of water- droughts/unequal distribution Lowers life expectancy Lessens quality of life Slows economic growth

Increased size of the Sahara Decreased economic growth In sub-Saharan Africa, less than 50% of the population has access to safe drinking water from environmental pollution. How has this shortage of safe drinking water affected sub-Saharan Africa development? Increased size of the Sahara Decreased economic growth Increased population growth Decreased the size of the rainforest

Decreased economic growth In sub-Saharan Africa, less than 50% of the population has access to safe drinking water from environmental pollution. How has this shortage of safe drinking water affected sub-Saharan Africa development? Increased size of the Sahara Decreased economic growth Increased population growth Decreased the size of the rainforest

Africa’s dirt! Poor soil- not fertile for crop growth Deforestation leads to land erosion- fertile soil washes away! flooding famines

Poor soil and deforestation cause more land to become useless for farming and agriculture. unsuitable for building homes. good areas for cattle farming. a better place to raise a family.

Poor soil and deforestation cause more land to become useless for farming and agriculture. unsuitable for building homes. good areas for cattle farming. a better place to raise a family.

Africa’s deserts Desertification- the desert is expanding! Overgrazing by livestock Cutting down trees to accommodate growing population droughts and famines!

Environmental pollution In the Sahel, overgrazing and droughts have resulted in a decrease in the grassland region. What is this process called? Deforestation Desertification Unequal distribution Environmental pollution

Desertification Deforestation Unequal distribution In the Sahel, overgrazing and droughts have resulted in a decrease in the grassland region. What is this process called? Deforestation Desertification Unequal distribution Environmental pollution

Africa’s mining Extracting (taking out) valuable resources Oil Natural gas Diamonds Gold Other minerals!