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Desertification is an extreme example of the problems associated with soil erosion. One of the regions where it is most problematic is the Sahel region of Africa. For this assignment, do some research on desertification in the Sahel. After your research, compile a research paper or a multimedia presentation to answer the following questions.
- Where is the Sahel located in Africa and how is it characterized in terms of climate and vegetation?
- Why is desertification taking place in the Sahel? What human activities have made the problem worse?
- Describe these activities and explain why they are happening.
- What is being done about desertification in the Sahel and how successful have the efforts been to stop desertification? Will the problem be easily solved—why or why not?
- What effects has desertification had on the people of the Sahel? What effects has desertification had on the environment?
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Desertification in Sahel
Desertification refers to land degradation where dry land becomes increasingly arid. The
Sahel is a land mass between the Sahara Desert and the savanna in Africa characterized by a
semi-arid climate. The region also has strong seasonal variations in rainfall and temperature.
Mean monthly temperatures range between 33-36 degrees on high and 18-21 degrees on the low
(Toulmin, 2016). It is covered in grassland with areas of scrubland and woodland. The sharp
variations in rainfall seasons have made the population in this region to be semi-nomads
traveling to the wetter south when the dry season hits the northern parts.
Various effects are leading to the increasing desertification In the Sahel region. For
instance, the low levels of rainfall due to the unpredictable rainfall seasons contribute to the
desert...