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Abhishek Singh· 2023

Question Q.5GS1GS1

Although desert landscapes across the world reflect many similarities, the process of desertification is influenced by local factors. Elaborate with suitable examples.

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Desertification refers to spread of desert like situation in Arid and Semi arid & humid areas.

Desert landscape similarity across world:

Sahara desert increasing
Thar desert
Mohave desert, etc

All are along 35°-40°N on western coast of continents.

Influence of local factors on desertification:

1Afforestation: It loosens the soil & causes it to convert into sand if adequate care is not given. [Aqually paging]

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  • Mentions specific desert examples (Sahara, Thar, Mohave)
  • Identifies latitudinal pattern (35°-40°N)
  • Begins to explain local factors like afforestation and its impact on soil
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2023

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GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Important Geophysical Phenomena

Desertification processes

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