GEOGRAPHY Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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define deforestation
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the removal & destruction of forests to convert land to non-forest uses, eg agriculture
2
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what are some negative affects of deforestation?
A
enhanced greenhouse gases, climate change, soil erosion
3
Q
what does the SHEEPT acronym stand for?
A
Social, Historical, Environmental, Economic, Political, Technological
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