In North Africa, overgrazing has contributed to which environmental challenge

deforestation
desertification
lack of clean water
climate change

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The correct answer is desertification. Overgrazing, which refers to the excessive grazing of livestock on vegetation, has led to the degradation and depletion of soil and vegetation cover in North Africa. This, in turn, has contributed to the expansion of deserts and the process of desertification in the region.

In North Africa, overgrazing has contributed to the environmental challenge of desertification. Desertification refers to the process in which fertile land turns into desert due to various factors, including overgrazing, deforestation, and climate change.