Desertification - Sahel (HEI)

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compare ways that humans depend on, adapt to, and modify the physical environment using a short answer response.

Click on the image above and explore what is going on in this photograph. What is causing the desert to grow? Is this happening naturally or is it being caused by human activity?

What causes desertification?

How can population levels affect desertification?