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SEMI-ARID LAND [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Ecosystems
  • Soil Science
CONT

Desertification drains an arid or semiarid land of its life-supporting capabilities. It is characterized by a declining groundwater table, salt accumulation in topsoil and water, a decrease in surface water, increasing erosion, and the disappearance of native vegetation.

Key term(s)
  • semi arid land

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Écosystèmes
  • Science du sol
CONT

Aujourd'hui, les activités humaines, notamment la surexploitation de la végétation des terres semi-arides en bordure des déserts, jouent [...] un rôle dans la désertification.

OBS

Terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • terres semi-arides
  • terres semi arides

Spanish

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