Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Risk of Human Induced Desertification RISK Low Moderate Miller Projection SCALE 1:100.000.000 1.300 4000 1,000,000 KILOMETERS High Ⓒ500 1,000 1,000 Very High Not considered Figure 17.3: Risk of Human-Induced Desertification Map. A2. Refer to Figure 17.3. 1) List three spatial patterns of the risk of human-induced desertification that you observe on this map: 2) Compare Figures 17.1 and 17.3. What is the relationship between global precipitation and the risk of human-induced desertification? Explain your response in at least one sentence. DA Natural Co Seyy
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Transcribed Image Text:Risk of Human Induced Desertification RISK Low Moderate Miller Projection SCALE 1:100.000.000 1.300 4000 1,000,000 KILOMETERS High Ⓒ500 1,000 1,000 Very High Not considered Figure 17.3: Risk of Human-Induced Desertification Map. A2. Refer to Figure 17.3. 1) List three spatial patterns of the risk of human-induced desertification that you observe on this map: 2) Compare Figures 17.1 and 17.3. What is the relationship between global precipitation and the risk of human-induced desertification? Explain your response in at least one sentence. DA Natural Co Seyy
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