What Is the Term Used to Refer to the Conversion

question 58

Multiple Choice

What is the term used to refer to the conversion of once-fruitful land into desert?

• A) desertification
• B) deforestation
• C) second-growth forest conversion
• D) old-growth forest conversion

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other settings, populations, and times beyond the study conditions.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to see if it has an effect on the dependent variable.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, ranging from -1 to 1, where 1 means a perfect positive relationship, -1 means a perfect negative relationship, and 0 means no relationship.

Variables

Elements or factors that can change and affect the outcomes of scientific research or experiments.