WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a major, daily concern for many African families?
A
finding water
B
ebola
C
malaria
D
being enslaved
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main causes of water scarcity in Africa are physical and economic scarcity, rapid population growth, and climate change. Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand.

Detailed explanation-2: -Below, I review four water-related challenges in Africa: water scarcity, water quality degradation, flood risk (from rivers and stormwater in cities), and coastal erosion and flooding.

Detailed explanation-3: -The waters of Lake Victoria and Lake Nakuru in Kenya are being choked to death by pollution. This is being caused by agricultural contaminants, raw sewage, plastic and nutrient-dense fish waste.

Detailed explanation-4: -The region was hit by an 18-month drought caused by El NiƱo and higher temperatures linked to climate change. Now, in the midst of even more drought, the situation has become catastrophic, causing crops to fail and cattle to die. In addition, the lack of clean water increases the threat of cholera and other diseases.

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