LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861
THE TRANSPORTATION REVOLUTION TURNPIKES TO STEAMBOATS TO RAILROADS
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Question
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What were obstacles in infrastructure improvement?
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buildings, money
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mountains, rivers
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workforce
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no obstacles
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Deforestation, land slides, land degradation, desertification, Glacier Lake Outburst Flooding (GLOF) are some of the common environmental issues in the mountain regions.
Detailed explanation-2: -They include temperature and precipitation extremes, which in turn can trigger avalanches, flooding, drought and wildfire.
Detailed explanation-3: -Problems in Hill Areas: Deforestation and over animal grazing leads to soil erosion. These two lead to the drying up of soil moisture and water sources. Flood in low lying areas. Declining soil productivity leads to declining food and cash crop production; leads to hunger and malnutrition.
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