Soil erosion and desertification in the Sahel

objective -– what are the consequences and how can they be managed?

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Desertification in the SahelTasks:1. Read and highlight key points in the article “causes, consequences and

management of desertification in the Sahel”2. Research one country…. What are the consequences?3. Design a comic strip to explain what can be done in the Sahel. At least 3 on the

consequences and 3 about the management – name places and quanitify!!!!!!!!

Desertification in the Sahel

Past exam questions – open book SSA graded

• What does desertification mean? (2)

• Explain how both climate change and farming may lead to soil erosion and desertification (6)

• Explain why savanna areas may eventually become deserts (5)

• Suggest methods of managing desertification (9)

TIME: 30mins

Grades:16 = A*14 = A12 = B10 = C8 = D6 = E5 = F3 = G