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To Protect Crops and Soil from Wind-Related Erosion, Shelterbelts, More

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To protect crops and soil from wind-related erosion, shelterbelts, more formally known as ____, are planted.


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Net Primary Production

The amount of carbon uptake after subtracting the carbon dioxide lost through autotrophic respiration, representing the total biomass produced by plants.

Aquatic Life Zones

Ecological regions differentiated by water characteristics, including salinity, depth, and water flow, and inhabited by distinct groups of plant and animal life.

Terrestrial Biomes

Terrestrial biomes are large ecological zones on Earth's surface, with distinct climates and ecosystems, such as forests, deserts, and grasslands, characterized by the vegetation and animal life adapted to them.

Rocky Shore Zone

A coastal area where solid rock predominates, often featuring tide pools, and providing diverse habitats for marine life.

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