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This document discusses deserts and desertification. It defines deserts as arid regions with little vegetation that receive less than 10 inches of rainfall per year. There are different types of deserts classified by factors like rainfall, temperature, and location. Desertification is the process by which productive land becomes desert, threatening over 850 million people across more than 100 countries. Reclamation techniques to address desertification include controlling sand dunes, afforestation, and irrigation methods to enhance vegetation cover and protect soil.
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