Question

Which of the following occurred as a result of the desertification of the Sahara desert?

African settlers changed the type of crops they planted.


African settlers learned to use farming techniques in desert conditions.


African settlers were forced to migrate elsewhere.


African settlers built underground wells to store water for later use.

Answer 1

All of the listed options occurred as a result of the desertification of the Sahara desert.

African settlers changed the type of crops they planted to adapt to the changing environment, learned to use farming techniques in desert conditions, and built underground wells to store water for later use.

Some African settlers were also forced to migrate elsewhere due to the adverse effects of desertification.