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Nuclear fission occurs when an atom breaks down into smaller atoms, while nuclear fusion takes place when small nuclei join to make larger nuclei. The document compares nuclear fusion and fission, noting that fusion involves isotopes of hydrogen fusing under high heat and pressure in stars to form helium and release incredible amounts of energy, while fission involves splitting uranium nuclei in reactors using the weak force to overcome the strong nuclear force and release a lot of energy.
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to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
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centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
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and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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