首页
登录
职称英语
[originaltext] Desertification is a process. It changes productive land into
[originaltext] Desertification is a process. It changes productive land into
游客
2023-08-25
49
管理
问题
Desertification is a process. It changes productive land into useless land. One example of desertification is when a desert spreads into nearby cropland. In time, the cropland becomes an extension of the desert. But that is not the only way farmers lose fertile soil. Long dry periods, warmer temperatures and the removal of trees can all lead to the loss of good cropland. Floods can remove fertile topsoil and begin a process resulting in the loss of planting areas.
Another danger to good land is poor farming methods. Farmers should avoid continually planting crops in the same places, or letting animals feed year after year on the same lands.
Countries from Guatemala to Greece to Vietnam are working against the loss of cropland. Africa especially faces the risk of desertification.
When cropland turns to desert, people move to other places for better land and better jobs. This migration can cause political and social tensions. A nonprofit organization in Nigeria is working to bring public attention to the problem. The group is called Fighting Against Desert Encroachment, or FADE. Newton Jibunoh who started this group in 2000 is currently leading a delegation to thirteen African countries to discuss the dangers of losing farmlands. In northern Nigeria, the group organized a competition between schools in seven areas. The goal was to see who could plant the most trees.
Trees are often cut down for fuel wood. But lines of trees around cropland can catch blowing sand. In addition, tree roots can hold soil in place. Even within a desert, trees can be planted as borders around grassy areas.
Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. What does the speaker say about desertification?
20. What is mentioned as one of the poor farming methods?
21. For what purpose is FADE founded?
22. What is said about the trees around cropland?
选项
A、It is a rare phenomenon.
B、It changes useless land into productive land.
C、It changes cropland into desert.
D、It helps farmers remove fertile topsoil.
答案
C
解析
转载请注明原文地址:https://tihaiku.com/zcyy/2956121.html
相关试题推荐
[originaltext]Stressisaverynormalpartoflife.Mostpeoplefeelstress
[originaltext]Stressisaverynormalpartoflife.Mostpeoplefeelstress
[originaltext]Stressisaverynormalpartoflife.Mostpeoplefeelstress
[originaltext]Doyouknowhowtoadvertiseforabank?Well,thereareseve
[originaltext]Doyouknowhowtoadvertiseforabank?Well,thereareseve
[originaltext]W:Whichchanneldoyouwant?M:NewsChannelplease.I’dliketo
[originaltext]W:Whichchanneldoyouwant?M:NewsChannelplease.I’dliketo
[originaltext]W:Goodmorning,Mr.Johnson.I’vecomehereforaninterview.M:
[originaltext]W:Goodmorning,Mr.Johnson.I’vecomehereforaninterview.M:
[originaltext]W:Hi,Tony.WillyougotoTom’shometostudyinagroupthisa
随机试题
Whataccountsfortheincreasingnumberofbackpainsufferersinmodernlifeis
A. B. C. D.
(2022上半年真题)学生在学校学的主要是间接经验
自动喷水灭火系统配水管道的工作压力不应大于()MPa。A.0.80 B.1.
如果消费者物价指数连续数月超过4%,中央银行认为通货膨胀风险加剧,其有可能采用(
收益率是决定货币在未来增值程度的关键因素,而通货膨胀与货币购买力正向相关。()
A.升麻 B.麦芽 C.桃仁 D.麻黄 E.黄芪有无证候禁忌是处方审核
由牙髓感染所引起的是( )。A.甲状舌管囊肿 B.含牙囊肿 C.根尖周囊肿
疼痛的发作方式属于病史中的()A.主诉 B.个人史 C.现病史 D.患病史
根据现行《企业会计准则》,应计入管理费用的有()。 A.印花税 B
最新回复
(
0
)