Students, here are post-reading questions or activities designed to assess comprehension and provoke deeper analysis of the text:

1. Comprehension Question:

• What are the key environmental and social issues mentioned in the text that result from overpopulation in Ethiopia? How do these issues affect both human and wildlife?
• Answer Guide: Key issues include severe environmental degradation, deforestation, soil erosion, and poverty. These problems lead to reduced crop production, loss of arable land, and increased frequency of famine. The environmental degradation impacts both human and wildlife by reducing habitat and resources, thus affecting overall biodiversity and ecosystem health.

2. Critical Thinking Activity:

• Analyze the proposed solutions to overpopulation and environmental degradation mentioned in the text. Which strategies do you think are most effective in addressing the issues described, and why? Consider the impact of educational programs, government policies, and community actions in your response.
• Answer Guide: Effective strategies include increasing girls’ education and women’s empowerment, which can help stabilize population growth and improve health outcomes. The “Green Legacy” program aims to counteract deforestation and improve agricultural productivity. Discussing these strategies’ effectiveness involves evaluating their potential to bring long-term benefits, address immediate needs, and foster sustainable development.