https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment Complete the virtual stations to learn about the five major issues facing Africa's environment and people. (SS7G2) en-us 2019-12-09 01:24:24 UTC 2022-03-25 13:41:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30f.png caroline_sauers https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421414281 Watch the video linked below to learn more about the consequences of environmental issues like desertification, water scarcity, and climate change. After you watch the video, complete the accompanying questions in your response document.]]> 2019-12-09 01:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421414281 caroline_sauers https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421414746 Cape Town is one of the biggest and most populous cities in South Africa. It is currently suffering from an extreme water shortage and this is impacting every aspect of life for its residents. Watch the National Geographic video about the water crisis then complete the accompanying activity on your response document.]]> 2019-12-09 01:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421414746 caroline_sauers https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421415664 The Sahel is a delicate transitional biome sandwiched between the Sahara Desert and savanna and tropical rainforest of central and west Africa. View and read this Story Map from ArcGIS about the environmental threats changing the Sahel's climate and making life even more challenging for the people who live there.]]> 2019-12-09 01:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421415664 caroline_sauers https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421425264 Learn about deforestation's impacts on the Congolese rainforests and then complete the corresponding section of your response document.]]> 2019-12-09 02:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421425264 caroline_sauers https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421428901 The Niger Delta has been a major source of oil for over a half century. Despite being a valuable resource, Nigerians living in the Delta have been paying a heavy price while the government and oil companies profit. Watch the video then complete the corresponding section in the response document.]]> 2019-12-09 03:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421428901 caroline_sauers https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421430187 The Aswan Dam on the Nile River has had multiple environmental impacts on the people living in this region. Read the History.com article  (linked here: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/aswan-high-dam-completed) and the resource below to learn more about the purpose and consequences of building such a large dam on the Nile.]]> 2019-12-09 03:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421430187 caroline_sauers https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421435483 The cycle of wet and dry seasons is what allows the animals of the savanna to survive and thrive despite a harsh existence. Watch the video to learn more about the impact of the seasonal rains in this region of Africa and complete the activity on your response document.]]> 2019-12-09 03:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/caroline_sauers/Africaenvironment/wish/421435483