Aridity

Arid regions of the Western United States as mapped in 1893

Aridity is the state of geographical regions making approximately 43% of total global available land area, made by low annual precipitation, increased temperatures, and limited water availability.

These areas may fall upon degraded soils, as their health and functioning are key to regulating the ecosystems’ atmospheric components.

See also

References

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  2. ↑ FAO. Elaboración de un Programa Mundial Sobre Agricultura Sostenible en Zonas Áridas en Colaboración con el Marco Mundial Sobre la Escasez de Agua en la Agricultura en un Clima Cambiante. http://www.fao.org/3/nd412es/nd412es.pdf
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  5. ↑ FAO. Secuestro de Carbono en Tierras Áridas. http://www.fao.org/3/Y5738s/Y5738s.pdf