1. MEMORY MAPS
Drought in the Sahel

2. * * * * NEWS FLASH * * * *
MONDAY 22ND MARCH 1973
DROUGHTS HAVE PLAGUED THE LAND HERE IN THE SAHEL STRETCHING FROM WEST AFRICA EASTWARDS FOR FIVE YEARS BUT IS DROUGHT HERE REALLY THE PROBLEM?
LAND USE PRACTISES HAVE CAUSED THE DEATHS OF MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE
OVER 12 MILLION CATTLE HAVE DIED
SOCIAL ORGANISATIONS HAVE BEEN DISRUPTED ON A NATIONAL SCALE

3. DESERTIFICATION What is desertification?
Desertification is when a desert gradually spreads to the surrounding areas of semi-desert

4. The SAHEL
The Sahel is located in the southern region of the Sahara desert, Africa. Look at the following pictures. In pairs discuss where you think the Sahel is located.
Complete the drawing on your worksheet.
List the countries involved

5. The Sahel regions are areas which experience
desertification.

6. Why does the Sahel suffer from desertification?
Increase in cattle
Increase in population
Deforestation for fire wood
Grassland grazed more intensively
Roots no longer hold soil together
Roots may be eaten as well as grass
Less vegetation means less protection from weather
Leaves no longer protect soil from weather
Loose top soil blown away by wind
(Soil Erosion) =
Loose top soil blown away by wind
(Soil Erosion) =
DESERTIFICATION

7. EFFECTS OF DESERTIFICATION
YOU HAVE 5 MINUTES FOR EACH TASK.
TASK 1 – DRAW A SPIDER DIAGRAM LISTING AT LEAST 8 EFFECTS OF DESERTIFICATION.
EFFECTS OF DESERTIFICATION

8. EFFECTS OF DESERTIFICATION
TASK 2 – IDENFITY THE ECONOMIC, HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL EFFECTS ON THESE COUNTRIES.
EFFECTS OF DESERTIFICATION

9. EFFECTS OF DESERTIFICATION
TASK 3 – What are some of the strategies that faremrs are using to address Soil Degradation.
EFFECTS OF DESERTIFICATION

10. EFFECTS OF DESERTIFICATION
YOU HAVE 5 MINUTES FOR EACH TASK.
TASK 4 – I WILL SHOW YOU ON THE NEXT SLIDE A PHOTOGRAPH.
YOU ARE A JOURNALIST AND YOU MUST GIVE AN APPROPRIATE CAPTION OR TITLE TO THE PHOTOGRAPH
EFFECTS OF DESERTIFICATION

11. CAPTION NEEDED…