, EED2601 Assignment 3 – DUE 2 September 2025; 100%
CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
ACTIVITY 1
1.1
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow:
Climate Change
Over the years we have seen communities being severely affected by the effects of
climate change, which has depleted Africa’s natural resource base over time.
Climate change in Africa now poses a real threat that could potentially reverse the
developmental gains achieved by African countries over the years. Most of
Africa’s population is highly vulnerable to climate change effects.
1.1. State any five (5) negative effects of climate change. (5)
1. Increased Frequency of Extreme Weather Events
Climate change has led to more frequent and intense droughts, floods,
cyclones, and heatwaves across Africa. For example, prolonged droughts in
East Africa severely affect agriculture and water availability, while flash
floods in West Africa destroy infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods. These
extreme events threaten human security and development progress.
2. Threats to Agriculture and Food Security
Most African economies rely heavily on agriculture, which is predominantly
rain-fed. Climate change reduces rainfall reliability and increases the risk of
crop failures. This causes reduced agricultural productivity, leading to
hunger, malnutrition, and food price increases. In turn, this worsens poverty
and inequality, as small-scale farmers struggle to adapt.
3. Water Scarcity and Depletion of Natural Resources
Rising temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns reduce river flows,
groundwater reserves, and dam levels. Communities dependent on rivers
such as the Nile or Limpopo face increasing conflicts over water resources.
Scarcity of water also affects domestic use, irrigation, hydroelectric power
generation, and industrial activities.
4. Loss of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Degradation
Climate change disrupts natural ecosystems, leading to species extinction
and habitat loss. For example, coral reefs along Africa’s coastlines are
bleaching due to warming seas, while savannah and forest ecosystems are
CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
ACTIVITY 1
1.1
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow:
Climate Change
Over the years we have seen communities being severely affected by the effects of
climate change, which has depleted Africa’s natural resource base over time.
Climate change in Africa now poses a real threat that could potentially reverse the
developmental gains achieved by African countries over the years. Most of
Africa’s population is highly vulnerable to climate change effects.
1.1. State any five (5) negative effects of climate change. (5)
1. Increased Frequency of Extreme Weather Events
Climate change has led to more frequent and intense droughts, floods,
cyclones, and heatwaves across Africa. For example, prolonged droughts in
East Africa severely affect agriculture and water availability, while flash
floods in West Africa destroy infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods. These
extreme events threaten human security and development progress.
2. Threats to Agriculture and Food Security
Most African economies rely heavily on agriculture, which is predominantly
rain-fed. Climate change reduces rainfall reliability and increases the risk of
crop failures. This causes reduced agricultural productivity, leading to
hunger, malnutrition, and food price increases. In turn, this worsens poverty
and inequality, as small-scale farmers struggle to adapt.
3. Water Scarcity and Depletion of Natural Resources
Rising temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns reduce river flows,
groundwater reserves, and dam levels. Communities dependent on rivers
such as the Nile or Limpopo face increasing conflicts over water resources.
Scarcity of water also affects domestic use, irrigation, hydroelectric power
generation, and industrial activities.
4. Loss of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Degradation
Climate change disrupts natural ecosystems, leading to species extinction
and habitat loss. For example, coral reefs along Africa’s coastlines are
bleaching due to warming seas, while savannah and forest ecosystems are
