Drylands

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf 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
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Drylands
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
gptkb:Daylight_Moon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7