Geography A-Level
Desertification
What Desertification means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Desertification
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The degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas, primarily involving soil degradation and vegetation loss.
Topics that use Desertification
- Desertification (AQA A-Level)
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