meanings Flashcards
1
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biodiversity
A
variety of plant & wildlife in 1 area
2
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deforestation
A
clearing forests to make way for agriculture & housing
3
Q
tundra
A
area lying beyond treeline
4
Q
salinity
A
presence of salt on the surface of land, soil or rocks, dissolved in rivers
5
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land degradation
A
deterioration in quality of land resources, caused by explosion
6
Q
green revolution
A
significant increase in agriculture
7
Q
cash crops
A
a crop grown to be sold, so that profit can be made
8
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hybrid
A
plant or animal bred from 2 or more different species
9
Q
greenhouse gases
A
any gas that is absorbed by solar radiation
10
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irrigation
A
supply of water
11
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yield
A
amount of agriculture production harvested
