Ch.15 study guide
Why is French spoken in some countries of North Africa?
France colonized parts of N.A. In the 1800s
Today most nomads of North Africa
Have settled in villages and cities.
The manufacturing output of North African countries
Increased rapidly after decline of European control.
How was the Aswan high dam had an adverse effect on human health?
It created new ecosystems in which diseases such as malaria flourished.
An environmental challenge facing the Great Man Made River is that pumping water near the coast.
May contaminate aquifers with salt water from the sea.
Which is a neg. effect of tourism in North Africa?
Requires large quantities of water for swimming pools , hotels , and golf courses.
What do Tunisia , Morocco,and Lybia have in common?
They have a mild Mediterranean climate along the coast.
Why do some countries in North Africa import most of their food needs?
Water scarcity makes it impossible to grow enough food for the population.
Which statement about the environmental impact of regional oil and petroleum industries is true?
Winds can blow oil spills toward land and endanger costal environments.