Answer:
Explanation:
Desertification:
The process of the land degradation in arid , semi - arid , and sub - humid areas because of the factors , human activities , climatic variations .
This process lead to persistent degradation of the dry land and ecosystem because of some variation in climate and man - made activities .
The major cause of Desertification are -
1. Overpopulation
2. Overgrazing
3. Deforestation
4. Unsustainable agriculture techniques
5. Climate change
6. Stripping of land resources .
7. Overgrazing of the land by the cattle and wild stock.
There are 12 countries and 3 major territories located in south america
Answer:
The Great Basin
Explanation:
The desert area in the center of the Cordillera in the United States is called the Great Basin.
- The Great Basin is located between the Rocky mountains and the Coastal plains.
- This region is bowl shaped depression between the topographic features.
- The mountains prevents precipitation from forming in this excluded region.
Answer: North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia
