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Kesterson ES B3

Environmental Science B Unit 3 - Land Use

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Process by which human activities or climate changes arid or semi-arid areas more desert like. Desertification
Process in which the materials of Earth’s surface are loosened, dissolved or worn away or transported from one place to another by natural agent. Erosion
Process of clearing trees. Deforestation
Widespread malnutrition and starvation due to food shortage. Famine
Mixture of decomposing organic matter that used is used as fertilizer and soil conditioner. Compost
Automated system for capturing, storing, retreiving, analyzing, manipulating and displaying geographic data. Geographic Infirmation System (GIS)
Region that is not culivated and that is not inhabited by humans. Wilderness
The surface layer of soil which is usually richer in organic matter than the subsoil. Topsoil
Farmland that can be used to grow crops. Arable Land
Reestablishment and development of trees and forest land. Reforestation
Describes an area that contains a city. Urban
Describes an area of open land often used for farming. Rural
Are in which sir temperature is generally higher than the temperature surrounding rural areas. Ex.- Atlanta Heat Island
The amount of crops produced per unit area. Yield
Basic facilities of a region such as roads, bridges and sewers. Infrastructure
Increase in the ration or density of people in urban areas rather then rural areas. Urbanization
Technology in which the genome of a living cell is modified for medical or indusrial use. Genetic Engineering
The reusing of aquatic plants and animals for human use or consumption. Aquaculture
Domesticated animals that are raised to be used on farm or ranch or to be sold for profit. Livestock
Depletion of vegitation due to the continuous feeding of too many animals. Overgrazing
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