Geography

Question 1

1Overgrazing contributes to desert encroachment by

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A. improving soil B. adding moisture C. removing vegetation that holds the soil D. planting trees

Question 2

2Slope instability increases when

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A. trees are planted B. drainage is improved C. soil becomes saturated and vegetation is removed D. terraces are built

Question 3

3The Great Green Wall initiative aims to

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A. prevent floods in cities B. plant crops in the sea C. build a wall around Accra D. stop the spread of the Sahara across Africa

Question 4

4Landslides are most likely on steep slopes after

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A. heavy rainfall B. a cold night C. a long dry spell D. tree planting

Question 5

5Desert encroachment in northern Ghana can be checked by

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A. cutting trees B. burning grass C. overgrazing D. planting trees (green belts) and stopping bush fires

Question 6

6Desert encroachment in northern Ghana is worsened by

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A. irrigation with drip lines B. tree planting C. contour ploughing D. overgrazing, bush burning and cutting trees

Question 7

7Planting vegetation on slopes helps to prevent landslides because roots

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A. add weight B. loosen the soil C. bind the soil D. absorb sunlight

Question 8

8Landslides are more likely on

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A. flat land in dry weather B. lakes C. steep slopes after heavy rainfall D. sand dunes in calm air

Question 9

9Which measure helps to check desert encroachment?

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A. overgrazing B. burning bush C. clearing vegetation D. planting shelter belts of trees