Question
he Sahel region of Africa is found south of the Sahara Desert. The Sahel is a narrow strip of dry grassland. It has been used by Africans for farming and herding animals. In recent years, however, Africans have not been able to farm or herd as much in this area. Why is this?
A.
industrialization
B.
desertification
C.
specialization
D.
deforestation
A.
industrialization
B.
desertification
C.
specialization
D.
deforestation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **B. desertification**.
Desertification refers to the process by which fertile land becomes increasingly arid and unproductive, often due to factors such as climate change, unsustainable land use, and overgrazing. In the Sahel region, these factors have led to a decline in agricultural productivity and the ability to herd animals.
Desertification refers to the process by which fertile land becomes increasingly arid and unproductive, often due to factors such as climate change, unsustainable land use, and overgrazing. In the Sahel region, these factors have led to a decline in agricultural productivity and the ability to herd animals.