Is desertification a natural or human-induced process? Where does it occur? How might global climate change impact desertification trends?

What will be an ideal response?


Desertification is understood as a process that is derived both from natural and human systems. Certain areas received marginal precipitation and are thus inherently prone to desertification. Certain human practices—especially agricultural—may augment climatic processes to intensify the negative effects. Such practices include the over-use of land and the over-grazing of land. The areas that are most vulnerable are those on the fringe of deserts—those located between the desert and the semi-arid grasslands.

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A) electrons in the valence bond level B) electrons in the nucleus C) neutrons in the outer nuclear shell D) protons in the nucleus

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Which of the following does NOT happen with warm fronts?

A) Winds commonly shift from southeasterly ahead of the front to southwesterly behind it. B) Dew points typically increase behind the position of the warm front. C) The zone ahead of the warm front generally undergoes decreasing air pressures. D) Cloud cover and precipitation bands are common.

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In an essay, discuss the important legacies of the Soviet economy for the economic and social infrastructure of the Russian Domain.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which country is Canada's largest trade partner?

a. United States b. China c. Russia d. Mexico e. France

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