SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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When an area dries up and becomes more like a desert
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When an area dries up and becomes more like a savannah
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When an area dries up and becomes more like a rainforest
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When an area dries up and becomes more like Texas
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Detailed explanation-1: -Desertification is the process by which vegetation in drylands i.e. arid and semi-arid lands, such as grasslands or shrublands, decreases and eventually disappears.
Detailed explanation-2: -Desertification is the degradation process by which a fertile land changes itself into a desert by losing its flora and fauna, this can be caused by drought, deforestation, climate change, human activities or improper agriculture. Desertification is a process of degradation of the land.
Detailed explanation-3: -Desertification occurs due to a decrease in vegetation. This can happen naturally due to a drought or can be caused by human activities. The lack of plants can cause changes to the land.
Detailed explanation-4: -The United Nations’ official definition says desertification is land degradation in typically dry areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities.