Drought - Saharan Sahel region

Question 1

In 2002, how many people lived in drylands?

Answer 1

2 billion

Question 2

In 1965 in Ethiopia, what were the effects of drought?

Answer 2

1,500,000 people affected
2,000 deaths

Question 3

What was the famine in Niger 2005 caused by?

Answer 3

•Drought
•Locust infestation

Question 4

In Niger what did food production decrease by?

Answer 4

15%

Question 5

In Ethiopia 1983-4 what were the affects or drought?

Answer 5

•7,750,000 people affected
•300,000 died