Desertification Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

Desertification is

• A) The natural process of desert formation caused by global climate changes.
• B) Caused by blowing sand from existing deserts that buries surrounding arid lands and converts them to desert.
• C) Caused by the rain shadows cast by mountains.
• D) Accelerated by intensive agricultural activity in arid and semiarid lands.

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Definitions:

Rational Criterion

A principle or standard used in decision-making processes that is based on logic, reason, and the anticipation of outcomes to achieve the most beneficial result.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change with varying levels of production.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral modification technique where a response increases because a negative condition is removed or avoided.

Tardiness

The act of being late or delayed beyond the scheduled or expected time.