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Desert T If Ication
Desert T If Ication
DESERTIFICATI
ON
• Desertification is the degradation
What is process by which a fertile land
desertification changes itself into a desert by losing
its plants and animals, this can be
caused by drought, deforestation,
climate change, human activities or
improper agriculture. Desertification is
a process of degradation of the land.
Geography of Cyprus
• Cyprus is a country that is in Europe. It
is an island in the Eastern Basin
of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the third
largest island in the Mediterranean.
During the summers, the skies are often cloudless. However, the sea breeze
creates a pleasant, moderate atmosphere. The winters are mild with rain
and snow. Both seasons share abundant sunshine, with around 6 hours of
sunshine in the winter and 11.5 hours in the summer per day.
Causes of desertification in
Cyprus
• The dryness of the climate, the trends in
precipitation and temperature, rainfall and wind
erosivity, are the factors contributing to the
desertification process in Cyprus. Soil is a non-
easily renewable resource, especially in areas
with rapid degradation rates
Impacts of desertification on the
people and environment
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