The prime factors in desertification in the Sahel were a natural drought and ________.

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Overgrazing is a major factor in desertification as it leads to soil erosion and degradation, making it difficult for vegetation to grow and thrive. This further exacerbates the effects of drought and contributes to the spread of desertification. The other options - an increase in forest cover, fence building, tribal wars, and deposition of desert sand - may have some impact, but are not the primary factors in desertification in the Sahel.

The Prime Factors in Desertification in the Sahel Were a Natural