ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
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More children get access to larger areas of farm land
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Fewer girls are receiving an education in areas of Africa
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Trees begin to grow back at quicker rates
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Less malaria is spreading across Africa
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Detailed explanation-1: -The main causes of water scarcity in Africa are physical and economic scarcity, rapid population growth, and climate change.
Detailed explanation-2: -Water access impacts food security, and therefore increases hunger rates. Without water for sanitation, meanwhile, it is also difficult to provide communities with basic health care and to protect citizens from preventable diseases.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to research from Girl Effect, 1 in 10 girls in Africa miss class or drop out of school all because of their periods.
Detailed explanation-4: -When water is further away, it requires more time to collect, which often means less time at school. Particularly for girls, a shortage of water in schools impacts student enrolment, attendance and performance.