Asked by bob
Which of the following factors can lead to desertification in the presence of natural drought?
a.
deforestation
b.
sustainable grazing
c.
underground mining
d.
all of the above
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Answer: a and c.
Explanation: Deforestation and (unsustainable) mining can remove vegetation, disrupt soils and hydrology, and accelerate desertification during drought. "Sustainable grazing" by definition should not cause desertification—it's overgrazing that does.
Explanation: Deforestation and (unsustainable) mining can remove vegetation, disrupt soils and hydrology, and accelerate desertification during drought. "Sustainable grazing" by definition should not cause desertification—it's overgrazing that does.
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