Asked by Jessica Lapnow on Apr 27, 2024
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Which term refers to water scarcity that occurs when the soil dries up as a result of deforestation or overgrazing?
A) drought
B) dessication
C) aridity
D) water stress
Water Scarcity
The condition where the availability of water resources is insufficient to meet the demands of a region's population.
Dessication
the process of drying out or dehydrating, often leading to the death of plants and animals in an ecosystem.
Deforestation
The large-scale removal of trees from forests or jungles, often to clear land for agricultural, residential or commercial development.
- Discern the determinants and repercussions of insufficient water supply.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Dessication refers to the drying up of soil due to factors such as deforestation or overgrazing, which remove vegetation that would otherwise retain moisture in the soil.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the determinants and repercussions of insufficient water supply.