1. Environmental Issues in Africa
7th Grade Social Studies

2. SS7G2
SS7G2:
The student will discuss the environmental issues in Africa

3. SS7G2a
SS7G2a:
Explain how water pollution and the unequal distribution of water impacts irrigation, trade, industry, and drinking water.

4. Water Pollution in Africa
Similar to Southern and Eastern Asia – It is mostly caused by industries dumping pollutants into the water
Decreasing the amount of drinking water that is available
Lack of safe drinking water has affected economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

5. Water Distribution in Africa
Not equally distributed throughout Africa
Africa has 9.2% of the world’s freshwater

6. SS7G2b
SS7G2b:
Explain the relationship between poor soil and deforestation in Sub-Saharan Africa

7. Deforestation in Sub-Saharan Africa (1)
Sub-Saharan Africa has 30% of the world’s rain forests
Africa has a 1% deforestation rate each year
High amounts of deforestation has led to a lack of clean air across the continent

8. Deforestation in Sub-Saharan Africa (2)
Caused by commercial farming, cattle ranching, and human activity
Low level of knowledge by farmers
Most wood used for cooking or heating

9. SS7G2c
SS7G2c:
Explain the impact of deforestation on the environment of Africa from the Sahel to the Rain Forest

10. Desertification in Africa (1)
Causes:
Overgrazing
Drought
Effect:
Decreases in the grassland regions of the Sahel

11. Desertification in Africa (2)
Linked to poverty, migration, and food security
Each year, the Sahara expands into grassland regions