How Much Land Area Is Converted to Deserts Globally Each

question 53

Multiple Choice

How much land area is converted to deserts globally each year?

• A) 10,000 square kilometers
• B) 25,000 square kilometers
• C) 40,000 square kilometers
• D) 55,000 square kilometers
• E) 70,000 square kilometers

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