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QuizMultiple Choice

Effects of Cycles on Ecosystems

Question 14 • Environmental Science A

What is desertification?

Answer
A
method of using desert land for agriculture
B
the process of turning arable land into deserts
C
drying up of stream beds and lakes
D
the expansion of current deserts land areas

Explanation

Desertification is the process by which productive, arable land becomes degraded and desert-like. It can be caused by factors such as drought, deforestation, and overgrazing. Therefore, the correct choice is “the process of turning arable land into deserts.”

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