Ethiopian Drought

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  • Created on: 18-04-17 18:30
Ethiopia is found in a dry part of Africa. What is it called?
The Sahel.
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What did temperatures rise to?
Up to 50 degrees Celsius
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Average rainfall is less than ....?
50cm, which is very low.
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Land is being overgrazed by cattle, which causes what to occur?
Desertification
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The population in Ethiopia is ......?
The population in Ethiopia is growing.
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Name 4 Primary Impacts
1. Crops Failed. 2. Animals such as sheep and goats died. 3. Rivers and wells dried up. 4. Desertification
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Farmers we unable to make a living or feed their families. What percentage of the population are farmers?
85%.
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People had to walk further for water. How far?
15km.
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People have begun to ....... to ........ areas.
People have begun to migrate to urban areas.
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What did charities such as Oxfam do to help?
Raised funds to provide people with food and water.
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What did temperatures rise to?

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Up to 50 degrees Celsius

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Average rainfall is less than ....?

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Land is being overgrazed by cattle, which causes what to occur?

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The population in Ethiopia is ......?

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