Statements (35)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
geographical region
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gptkbp:characteristic |
low precipitation
high evaporation |
gptkbp:climate |
arid
semi-arid dry sub-humid |
gptkbp:covers |
about 41% of Earth's land surface
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gptkbp:definedIn |
gptkb:United_Nations_Convention_to_Combat_Desertification
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gptkbp:ecosystem |
soil conservation
carbon sequestration water regulation |
gptkbp:foundIn |
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia gptkb:Australia gptkb:Europe gptkb:North_America gptkb:South_America |
gptkbp:hasPopulation |
over 2 billion people
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gptkbp:homeTo |
unique flora
unique fauna |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Drylands
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gptkbp:importantFor |
agriculture
biodiversity pastoralism |
gptkbp:includes |
deserts
semi-arid regions dry sub-humid areas |
gptkbp:threats |
desertification
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gptkbp:vulnerableTo |
climate change
deforestation overgrazing unsustainable agriculture |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Thea_Astley
gptkb:Daylight_Moon |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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