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Management of dry lands questions.

Management of dry lands questions.

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# Question
1
  1. What is dryland?
  2. Describe four characteristics of drylands
  3. Give an outline of the farming systems in the drylands of Tanzania
  4. Why are pastoralists said to be more adapted to drylands than are the crop producers?

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2
  1. Define the following terms as used in dryland management
  1. Ecosystem
  2. Biodiversity
  3. Ecology

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3

What are the effects of biodiversity loss in drylands?


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4

Describe how dryland flora have adapted to their environment.


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5
  1. Define the term ‘invasive species’
  2. What effects do invasive species have in drylands?

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6

Crusting and compaction are common in drylands

  1. With the help of sketch diagram, describe how compaction occurs.
  2. What are the effects of crusting?
  3. What measures need to be taken to address the compaction problems in the drylands.

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7

Write short notes on the following terms as applied in drylands management.

  1. Rotational grazing
  2. Mixed stocking

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8

What is climate change vulnerability?


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9

Is climate change also known as global warming? Explain.


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10

Describe the effects of climate change.


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