Here's a chart based on the environmental issues in Africa you provided, including causes, effects, and a space for illustration. You can fill in the illustration part according to your presentation or understanding!
| Environmental Issue | Causes | Effects | Illustration | |-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Water Pollution | - Industrial waste disposal | - Health issues (diseases like cholera) | (Draw polluted rivers/lakes) | | | - Agricultural runoff (pesticides, fertilizers) | - Loss of biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems | | | | - Poor sanitation and sewage systems | - Contamination of drinking water sources | | | | - Oil spills | - Economic impacts on fishing communities | | |-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Unequal Distribution of Water | - Climate change reducing water resources | - Conflicts over water access | (Draw a map highlighting disparity)| | | - Population growth in urban areas | - Increased poverty among marginalized groups | | | | - Poor infrastructure and management | - Limited access to clean drinking water | | | | - Agriculture competing for water supplies | - Health and sanitation issues | | |-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Deforestation | - Logging for timber and fuel | - Habitat loss for wildlife | (Draw a tree being cut down) | | | - Agricultural expansion | - Increased carbon dioxide emissions | | | | - Urbanization and infrastructure development | - Soil erosion and degradation | | | | - Poverty leading to unsustainable practices | - Climate change impacts | | |-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Desertification | - Overgrazing | - Loss of arable land | (Draw a barren landscape) | | | - Unsustainable agricultural practices | - Increased poverty and food insecurity | | | | - Deforestation | - Migration and displacement of communities | | | | - Climate change | - Threat to biodiversity | |
Feel free to modify and fill in the illustration part based on your learning and creativity!
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