Question

Which of the following actions would be the most effective long-term solution to fighting desertification in the Sahel?

Answer 1

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The most effective long-term solution to fighting desertification in the Sahel is planting trees throughout the Sahel.

The options are not mentioned. The options are;

• Planting trees throughout the Sahel
• Constructing walls around villages to act as barriers against encroaching sands
• Dropping loads of water over large areas of the Sahel
• Using plows to remove sands from inhabited locations

Answer 2

Answer:

Integrating land and water management to protect soils from erosion, salinization, and other forms of degradation.

Protecting the vegetative cover, which can be a major instrument for soil conservation against wind and water erosion.

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