Concept information
Preferred term
arid topography
Definition
- One third of Earth's land surface is classified as arid or semiarid, and approximately 15% of the world's population lives in these regions. As population and the demand for resources continue to grow, these sensitive landscapes face intensifying pressures and the threat of greater environmental disturbance. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Arid Topography]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/arid_topography
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