{"id":25473207,"date":"2023-06-07T10:10:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T04:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25473207"},"modified":"2025-06-09T13:01:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T07:31:52","slug":"world-day-of-combat-desertification-and-drought","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-day-of-combat-desertification-and-drought\/","title":{"rendered":"World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025: Significance and Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea6908739b9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea6908739b9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-day-of-combat-desertification-and-drought\/#World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_2025_Date_%E2%80%93_June_17\" >World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025 Date \u2013\u00a0 June 17<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-day-of-combat-desertification-and-drought\/#History_and_Objective_of_World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought\" >History and Objective of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-day-of-combat-desertification-and-drought\/#What_is_Desertification\" >What is Desertification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-day-of-combat-desertification-and-drought\/#Why_Do_We_Observe_Desertification_and_Drought_Day\" >Why Do We Observe Desertification and Drought Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-day-of-combat-desertification-and-drought\/#World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_2025_Theme\" >World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025 Theme\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-day-of-combat-desertification-and-drought\/#World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_Previous_Themes\" >World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Previous Themes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-day-of-combat-desertification-and-drought\/#World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_Quotes\" >World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Quotes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-day-of-combat-desertification-and-drought\/#World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_Quiz_2025\" >World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Quiz 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-day-of-combat-desertification-and-drought\/#World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_Quiz_2025_PDF\" >World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Quiz 2025 PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UN General Assembly officially declared the desertification and drought day as \u201cWorld Day to Combat Desertification and Drought&#8221;. This day, as the name suggests, signifies raising awareness and public support in the community, to carry out ways of cooperation and attempts to combat desertification and drought across the world. Hence, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated on 17 June every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established in 1944, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification(UNCCD), links environment and evolution to sustainable land management. Costa Rica is chosen this year as the host of the global observance. This year, the UNCCD will work with the Ministry of Environment(MINAE)\u00a0 of Costa Rica to uplift the household, community and the countries to have a better bonding with nature as we relapse from the pandemic. Therefore, let us dig deeper and understand the importance behind the existence of this day.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025 Quiz\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/World-Day-to-Combat-Desertification-and-Drought-Quiz.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/World-Day-to-Combat-Desertification-and-Drought-Quiz.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25565347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">DOWNLOAD FREE QUIZ PDF<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_2025_Date_%E2%80%93_June_17\"><\/span><strong>World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025 Date \u2013\u00a0 June 17<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this article readers can get a glimpse on<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>History and Objective of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought<\/li>\n<li>World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Theme 2025<\/li>\n<li>World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Quiz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_and_Objective_of_World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought\"><\/span><strong>History and Objective of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"587\">The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was officially proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994. This followed the adoption of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which remains the only legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. The first observance took place in 1995, aiming to raise awareness and rally global support to address desertification, land degradation, and drought (DLDD).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"1075\">This day highlights the growing challenges of dryland degradation, especially in vulnerable regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia. Each year, the observance promotes public participation and cooperation at all levels\u2014local, national, and international\u2014to improve land productivity and resilience. It brings attention to successful examples of land restoration, encourages sustainable farming, and pushes for the integration of DLDD into national policies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1563\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The objective of the day is not only to inform people about desertification and drought but also to inspire action. It supports efforts toward achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) by 2030, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Individuals, communities, and governments are encouraged to adopt practices that conserve soil, reduce water use, and protect ecosystems. Ultimately, the day promotes a vision of healthy land sustaining healthy lives and livelihoods.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Desertification\"><\/span><strong>What is Desertification?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desertification is an environmental issue that is expanding alarmingly. Desertification is the continuous land degradation in drylands that tampers the normal balance of the ecosystem and biological productivity due to climatic variations or by human activities, by means of which fertile land becomes completely barren. Except for Antarctica, desertification occurs on all continents, affecting the livelihoods of millions of people, especially a large population of the poor living on drylands. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.N. Convention to Combat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desertification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (UNCCD) defines it as \u201cland <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">degradation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arid, semiarid and dry subhumid areas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Causes and Effects of Desertification<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climatic variations and human activities can be regarded as the two main causes of desertification. In short, the other factors that contribute to the causes of desertification are as follows.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urbanization<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overgrazing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate change<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deforestation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overuse of groundwater<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural disaster<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mining<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farming practices<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil pollution<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stripping the land of resources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effect of desertification is a vicious circle. Desertification affects the human race to a submissively large extent. To clarify, mentioned below are some of the effects of desertification.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortage of food<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decrease in crop yields<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flooding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farming becomes impossible<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowding and overpopulation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destruction of habitat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extinction and endangerment of species<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodiversity loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor water quality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Solutions to Desertification<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the world is facing the challenge of desertification, there are solutions, if implemented well, will reduce the effects of desertification. Delve into the solutions below for a clear understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart farming techniques<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reforestation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advancement in technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restricting mining practices<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinforcing rehabilitation efforts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also some strategies to reduce the impact of desertification. Prevention of desertification is better than rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant more trees- The roots of the trees helps in holding the soil which in turn will prevent soil erosion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water management- Storing water in earth dams during the wet season can help in utilizing it for irrigation during the dry season. Using technologies like the drip irrigation method and the magic stones method are examples of water management in the desert environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving the quality of the soil- By reducing the number of grazing animals and growing crops instead, the quality of the soil can be improved. And animal manure can be used to fertilize the crops which in turn will grow well. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing crops in this way can improve the quality of the soil as it is held together by the roots of plants and protected from erosion. This is a sustainable type of farming.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_We_Observe_Desertification_and_Drought_Day\"><\/span><strong>Why Do We Observe Desertification and Drought Day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does desertification affect us? No matter where we live, the consequences of desertification and drought is a global concern, although. 23 per cent of the world\u2019s land is no longer productive. 75 per cent has been transformed from its natural state, for agriculture purpose. As a result, this transformation in the usage of land is happening at a much faster rate in human history. This usage of land has accelerated over the last five decades. In the end, everyone needs to know that desertification, land degradation and drought have a direct effect on their daily lives and that everyone&#8217;s daily actions can contribute to help fight these problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_2025_Theme\"><\/span><strong>World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025 Theme\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"662\">The 2025 theme, <em data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"174\">&#8220;Restore the land. Unlock the opportunities,&#8221;<\/em> highlights the powerful link between land restoration and human progress. It emphasizes how degraded land, once revived, can support food security, create jobs, and build resilience to climate change. By restoring land, communities can reverse damage caused by deforestation, poor agricultural practices, and overgrazing. This theme calls on individuals, governments, and businesses to see land restoration not as a burden but as an investment in long-term sustainability and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1189\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This theme also promotes the idea that healthy land opens doors to economic, social, and environmental opportunities. From improved agricultural yields to cleaner air and water, the benefits of restoration are wide-ranging. It aligns with the global goals for land degradation neutrality and encourages all stakeholders to take part in restoring ecosystems. The 2025 observance serves as a reminder that the future of our planet depends on the health of its land\u2014and that restoring it is key to unlocking opportunity for all.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_Previous_Themes\"><\/span><strong>World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Previous Themes\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"first-token\" data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:35\">World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed annually on June 17, was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994 to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification and the effects of drought.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:4\">Here are the themes from recent years:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:1\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:1\"><strong>2008:<\/strong> Combating land degradation for sustainable agriculture<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"6:1-6:7\"><strong>2009:<\/strong> Conserving land and water = Securing our common future<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:21\"><strong>2010:<\/strong> Enhancing soils anywhere enhances life everywhere<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:7\"><strong>2011:<\/strong> Forests keep drylands working<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:5\"><strong>2012:<\/strong> Healthy soil sustains your life: Let&#8217;s go land degradation neutral<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:7\"><strong>2013:<\/strong> Drought and water scarcity<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:6\"><strong>2014:<\/strong> Land belongs to the future &#8211; Let&#8217;s climate-proof it!<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:120\"><strong>2015:<\/strong> Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems: \u201cNo such thing as a free lunch. Invest in healthy soils.\u201d<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:55\"><strong>2016:<\/strong> Protect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:30\"><strong>2017:<\/strong> Our Land. Our Home. Our Future.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:47\"><strong>2018:<\/strong> Land has true value \u2013 Invest in it!<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:32\"><strong>2019:<\/strong> &#8220;Let&#8217;s Grow the Future Together&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:84\"><strong>2020:<\/strong> &#8220;Food. Feed. Fibre. The links between consumption and land degradation.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:5\"><strong>2021:<\/strong> &#8220;Restoration. Land. Recovery. We build back better with healthy land.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:22\"><strong>2022:<\/strong> &#8220;Rising up from drought together&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:35\"><strong>2023:<\/strong> &#8220;Her Land. Her Rights.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:23\"><strong>2024:<\/strong> &#8220;United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:57\"><strong>2025:<\/strong> <strong>&#8220;Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_Quotes\"><\/span><strong>World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Quotes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let our future dry up. Conserve water and save the planet from droughts. Wish you a very happy World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your Greenheart at work on 17<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> June and save the environment. Happy World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your Greenheart at work on 17<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> June and save the environment. Happy World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join the fight, Conserve Land and Energy and secure our common future by preventing desertification and droughts. Best wishes on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur land, our home, our future.\u201d Save it and work towards securing our future. Wish you a happy World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_Quiz_2025\"><\/span><strong>World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Quiz 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">1. When is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed?<\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">A) June 5<br data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"219\" \/>B) June 12<br data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"232\" \/>C) June 17<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>2. Which international body leads the efforts to combat desertification?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><br data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\" \/>A) UNEP<br data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"347\" \/>B) UNDP<br data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"357\" \/>C) UNCCD<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>3. What is desertification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) Loss of glaciers<br data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"437\" \/>B) Land degradation in arid areas<br data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"473\" \/>C) Deforestation in rainforests<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"radio-button-container \">\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>4. What percentage of Earth\u2019s land is considered dryland?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\" \/><\/strong>A) 20%<br data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"593\" \/>B) 40%<br data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"602\" \/>C) 60%<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>5.Which sector is most affected by drought and desertification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) Technology<br data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"711\" \/>B) Agriculture<br data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"728\" \/>C) Education<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-body clearfix notranslate \">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"answer-option-cell\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>6.Which continent faces the highest risk of desertification?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\" \/><\/strong>A) Europe<br data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\" \/>B) Asia<br data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\" \/>C) Africa<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\">\n<div><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>7. Which human activity is a major cause of desertification?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"938\" \/><\/strong>A) Mining<br data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"950\" \/>B) Deforestation<br data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"969\" \/>C) Space exploration<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>8<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1058\">What is one common impact of land degradation?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><br data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\" \/>A) Ocean pollution<br data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\" \/>B) Reduced soil fertility<br data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1110\" \/>C) Volcanic eruptions<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>9. 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Above all, people exploit nature\u2019s land for fulfilling their never-ending selfish needs. Therefore, on this day, the organizations hold meetings and conduct workshops to create awareness and highlight the suggestions to overcome such human activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, the ultimate goal this year is to recover from the insinuations of the pandemic. Our land has a major role in our quest to recover from the economic and climatic crisis of this pandemic. As a result, let us help heal our Earth by contributing and doing our part. 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