what do you mean by desertification and its consequences
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Desertification means the change of land into desert by hot climatic condition or by drought as is called desertification.it become slowly changes into desert.
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Definition .
The phenomenon which involves the conversion of a land into desert is termed as desertification.
The affected area looses it's wildlife and becomes poor in terms of Flora and fauna. The water bodies may dry out.
Consequences.
- overdrafting of groundwater.
- Rate of pollution increases .
- Occurance of any famine and natural disasters Ultimately leading to poverty
- Infertility of soil.
- Climatic change (high rise in temperature , loss of rain).
- Extinction of species .
- Distraction of vegetations ultimately leading to loss of habitats of numerous species.
Reason of desertification !!
The main reason behind this crisis is Man's greed .
It is the result of uman activity on lands that are extremely vulnerable to overexploitation of the environmental resources.
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