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Pastoral Nomadism FRQ

Source 1

The Sahel is an environmental transition zone between the Sahara desert and the wet tropical forest ergions of Africa. The landscape is a semiarid grassland, having distinct dry and wet seasons, and the region is interspersed with shrubs and small woodlands.

Source 2

Pastoral nomadism is widely practiced in the Sahel region of Africa. The map and table provide information about spatial patterns and social tensions associated with this type of agriculture.

Question 1

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Describe ONE reason for the migration patterns shown on the map.

Question 2

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Describe ONE cause of desertification in the Sahel region.

Question 3

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Explain how pastoral nomadism may affect the cultural landscape of the Sahel region.

Question 4

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Explain ONE way mixed-crop farming could be affected by climatic conditions.

Question 5

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Using the map and table, explain why expanding protected natural areas may affect the migration routes of nomadic herders in the Sahel region.

Question 6

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Using the information in the table, explain why farmers’ increased use of irrigation may increase
conflicts with nomadic herders.

Question 7

Short answer

Explain the degree to which increased access to communication technologies may create cultural
convergence among nomadic herders.

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