What are the main causes of desertification in Africa? Select all that apply.

Question

A.
drilling for oil

B.
vehicle exhaust

C.
industrial emissions

D.
widespread drought

E.
underground mining

F.
overgrazing by livestock

Answer 1

The main causes of desertification in Africa, among the options provided, include:

D. widespread drought
F. overgrazing by livestock

While drilling for oil, vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions, and underground mining can contribute to environmental degradation, they are not primary causes of desertification in the context of Africa. In contrast, widespread drought and overgrazing are significant factors leading to land degradation and desertification.