Desertification

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desertification
dɛˌzəːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n [noun]
— the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

 

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Source: GoodPlanet Foundation (2011). Desertification. Retrieved from, https://youtu.be/w9RxnuBiFbg
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