Definitions for DESERTIFICATION
dɪˌzɜr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃənde·ser·ti·fi·ca·tion

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1. desertificationnoun

   the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land

   "the dust storms in Korea are the result of rapid desertification in China"

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1. desertificationnoun

   Process by which a geographic region becomes a desert. The change may result from natural changes in climate or by human activity.

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1. Desertification

   Desertification is a type of land degradation in drylands in which biological productivity is lost due to natural processes or induced by human activities whereby fertile areas become increasingly arid. It is the spread of arid areas caused by a variety of factors, such as climate change and overexploitation of soil as a result of human activity.Throughout geological history, the development of deserts has occurred naturally. In recent times, the potential influences of human activity, improper land management, deforestation and climate change on desertification is the subject of many scientific investigations.

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1. desertification

   Desertification refers to the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of persistent drought, deforestation, improper agriculture practices, or climate change. It involves the degradation of land and the loss of biodiversity, leaving the affected area arid and unable to support most forms of life.

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1. Desertification

   Desertification is a type of land degradation in which a relatively dry land region becomes increasingly arid, typically losing its bodies of water as well as vegetation and wildlife. It is caused by a variety of factors, such as climate change and human activities. Desertification is a significant global ecological and environmental problem.

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1. • Geological Process

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of DESERTIFICATION in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of DESERTIFICATION in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of DESERTIFICATION in a Sentence

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   No inference in the chapter is drawn that such people are or could be refugees. The word refugee does not appear in the desertification chapter.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desertification
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5. ^ Wikidata
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