Which of the following statements best describes what is occurring in the land surrounding the Sahara Desert?

The land bordering the Sahara includes the semiarid Sahel, where drought, overgrazing, and other pressures can degrade soil and vegetation. This process, called desertification, causes dryland conditions to spread into nearby areas. Therefore, “Desertification is increasing, and the desert is expanding” is the best description.

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