Which of the following factors is a major reason for the high risk of drought in Africa?

A major reason for Africa’s high drought risk is the long-term decline in rainfall in some regions, especially since the late 1960s. Less rainfall means less water for crops, people, and livestock, making drought more likely. Civil wars can worsen food shortages, but they do not explain the underlying drought risk as directly as reduced rainfall.

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