Cover page
2 marks
Introduction and Background: Discuss drought and desertification and what is the difference and relationship between them?
10 marks
Why is Africa so susceptible to drought and desertification?
5 marks
A map of areas prone to drought and desertification in Africa. Map must include a scale, legend and north arrow.
10 marks
Discuss the human and natural causes of desertification. You must use case studies and/or articles to support your answer.
15 marks
Discuss the negative impacts of drought and how they can be managed. You must use case studies and/or articles to support your answer.
10 marks
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Discuss the negative impacts of desertification and how they can be prevented. You must use case studies and/or articles to support your answer.
10 marks
Provide examples from case studies of regions that have successfully combated desertification and how they did this.
10 marks
Discuss how climate change affects drought and desertification. You must use articles to support your answer.
10 marks
Conclusion
5 marks
Bibliography
3 marks
Marks are allocated for evidence of research and data collection
5 marks
Presentation
5 marks
Total: 85 marks
Note: Make sure to provide proper citations for all sources used in your research. Good luck on your assignment!