DROUGHTS AND DESERTIFICATION IN AFRICA
Guidelines for discussion
The desktop research must centre around droughts and desertification in Africa
Mapping (The maps is needed)
Look for a map of Africa that shows the regions threatened by droughts and
desertification.
• On the map, indicate the following
o Areas worst affected by droughts
o
High risk areas
a
Moderate risk areas
o Existing deserts
• Look for a map of South Africa showing the regions threatened by droughts and
desertification.
⚫ On the map, indicate the following.
。 Regularity of droughts
D
Main Desert Intrusion
Main Karoo Intrusion
© Limit of Karoo spots
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