In East Africa the process of desertification causes greater hardship for women than for men mostly because
A)women consume more water than do men
B)women are primarily responsible for collecting the fuelwood and water for their families
C)in times of drought family size usually increases
D)there are proportionately more women than men in this area

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Women are primarily responsible for collecting fuelwood and water for their families in many East African societies, making the process of desertification particularly challenging for them as it increases the scarcity of these essential resources.

In East Africa the Process of Desertification Causes Greater Hardship