Question

Which is not a factor contributing to poverty in Africa? (1 point) Responses long periods of drought and desertification long periods of drought and desertification a sudden decline in unemployment a sudden decline in unemployment drastic increase in population leading to a shortage in available resources drastic increase in population leading to a shortage in available resources an inability to establish a diverse industrial economy an inability to establish a diverse industrial economy

Answer 1

"a sudden decline in unemployment."

Explanation: a decline in unemployment means more people have jobs, which generally reduces poverty. The other options (drought/desertification, rapid population growth straining resources, and lack of industrial diversification) are common contributors to poverty in Africa.