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Human Characteristics
characteristics of a place that make a place unique because of the people who live there such as art, language, religion, type of government, landmarks, etc. (man-made)
Physical Characteristics
features of the earth's surface, such as landforms, water systems, climate patterns, and plant and animal life (Natural things)
deforestation
the action of clearing a wide area of trees.
desertification
the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
climate change
a change in global or regional climate patterns, in particular a change apparent from the mid to late 20th century onwards and attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Extinction
the state or process of a species, family, or large group being or becoming extinct.
air pollution
the presence in or introduction into the air of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
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