Chapter 13 Flashcards
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What is the deforestation?
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The destruction of forest by clearing or burning as a result of economic development, such as building Road or conversion to crop land, or through changes in earths vegetation due to global warming
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What is desertification?
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The spreading of deserts as a result of poor agriculture practices, droughts, and climate change due to global warming
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What is urbanization?
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The growth of towns and cities, as people migrate from rural areas in search of work and other opportunities
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What is the organization of petroleum exporting countries(OPEC)?
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The organization of petroleum exporting countries
eg: Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Arabia, Saudi, Venezuela, Algeria, Indonesia, Qatar, are all members of the OPEC
