Question

What are the causes and consequences of droughts and desertification?

Answer 1

Answer:

Drought and desertification are closely related phenomena. Persisting over months or years, drought can affect large areas and may have serious environmental, social and economic impacts. ... This may lead to an accelerated rate of land degradation and desertification which, in turn, is likely to increase poverty

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Drought and desertification are closely related phenomena. Persisting over months or years, drought can affect large areas and may have serious environmental, social and economic impacts. ... This may lead to an accelerated rate of land degradation and desertification which, in turn, is likely to increase poverty.