Desertification: Causes, Affects, Solutions

1. Desertification Land loses fertility, not just becomes desert.

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2. Causes Climate change (drought, climate change) and human activity (overgrazing, deforestation, unsustainable agriculture).

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3. Consequences Biodiversity loss, soil erosion, water scarcity, food insecurity, dust storms, forced migration.

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4. Non-sudden events they are often slow and subtle, making it difficult to pinpoint their onset.

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5. Affects large areas It affects drylands throughout the world, where billions of people live.

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6. Climate change Variations in drought and rainfall increase desertification.

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7. Human Activity Overgrazing, deforestation and poor land use accelerate the process.

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8. Crop loss The soil is unable to support plant and animal life.

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9. Displaces people Makes agriculture difficult and forces them to move to crowded cities.

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10. Solutions Sustainable land management, water use, reforestation, and climate change mitigation.

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