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Evaluate the challenges facing water resources in Africa and how these impact lives of the rural poor and informal settlers. 25 marks

Describe and discuss how the the 25 poor distribution of services and inadequate infrastructure continues to affect the poor and marginalized in South Africa. 25 marks

24. Livelihood assets do not include _____________.

A) None of the below.

B) Physical capital.

C) Human capital.

D) Social capital.

25. Fill in the blank spaces: The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework attempts to illustrate how the ________________ strategies pursued by the rural poor are directly related to their _______________ assets.

A) Poverty and livelihood.

B) Livelihood and poverty.

C) Livelihood and local level.

D) Poverty and local level.

18. Considering forest management, which one of the following statements is NOT true about forest resources in Africa?

A) Africa has an estimated forest area of 635 million hectares, representing about 16% of the world’s total forest area.

B) Africa has the most protected and reserved forest area in the world.

C) In terms of the amount of forest per person, Africa has an average of 0.7 hectares, which is higher than Asia (0.1 hectares).

D) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has the largest total forest area than any African country.

16. Which one of the following is NOT the cause of desertification in Africa? 

A) Overgrazing.

B) Lack of drought early warning system.

C) Burning of bushes and deforestation.

D) Long-term decline in rainfall.

17. Land degradation is mostly caused by________________

A) Less rainfall over a long period.

B) Limited agricultural activities in an area.

C) Mismanagement of land and taking too much of it.

D) Severe chemical weathering

14. Which two of the following sentences about the causes of water concern in South Africa are true?

1. Large parts of South Africa are semi-arid with insatiable demand for water for drinking, industry, and mining.

2. South Africa lacks sufficient rivers and lakes to supply fresh water.

3. The conflict between Lesotho and South Africa has obstructed water supply from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).

4. South Africa’s high population growth has increased the demand of water in both rural and urban settlements. Select the correct combination of alternatives:

A) (1) and (2) 

B) (1) and (4) 

C) (3) and (4)

D) (2) and (4) 

15. Which of the following are regarded as negative effects of rural livelihood diversification?

A) Income distribution and adverse gender effects.

B) Seasonality and risk reduction. 

C) Asset improvement and environmental benefits.

D) Gender benefits and higher income.

The city of Los Angeles is now approximately 2400 miles south of Alaska. It is moving slowly northward as the San Andreas fault slides along. If Los Angeles is to arrive near Anchorage, Alaska, in 76 million years, at what average rate will it have to move in mm per month?

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what city is 34 degrees north and 84 degrees west?