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Which of the following is a method of water management to combat desertification?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Section B: The living world

Question

  1. A. Irrigation systems
  2. B. Deforestation
  3. C. Urbanization
  4. D. Overgrazing

Answer

Irrigation systems

Explanation

Irrigation systems help to provide water to crops and vegetation, which can prevent land degradation and desertification.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Desertification Strategies

Students often confuse the strategies used to reduce desertification risk with the causes of desertification itself.

To fix this, students should clearly differentiate between the causes of desertification (like climate change and overgrazing) and the strategies to combat it (such as tree planting and water management).

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