Question 49
Geography of AfricaThe rampant famine in some parts of Africa is caused by all the following except
- A.Unstable prices paid to farmers for their products
- B.Unreliable rainfall
- C.Civil strife and unrest
- D.Ravage of crops by pests
- E.Infertile soil and soil erosion
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Unstable prices paid to farmers for their products)
Explanation
Droughts, wars, pests and poor soils reduce food supply directly; export price changes are not a direct cause of famine.