Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:geographical_region
|
| gptkbp:characteristic |
low precipitation
high evaporation |
| gptkbp:climate |
arid
semi-arid dry sub-humid |
| gptkbp:covers |
about 41% of Earth's land surface
|
| gptkbp:definedIn |
gptkb:United_Nations_Convention_to_Combat_Desertification
|
| 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
|
| gptkbp:homeTo |
unique flora
unique fauna |
| gptkbp:importantFor |
agriculture
biodiversity pastoralism |
| gptkbp:includes |
deserts
semi-arid regions dry sub-humid areas |
| gptkbp:threats |
desertification
|
| gptkbp:vulnerableTo |
climate change
deforestation overgrazing unsustainable agriculture |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Thea_Astley
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Drylands
|