Wikipedia as a Critical Thinking Tool
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Wikipedia can be used as a tool for critical thinking. While it generally contains good information, any page could contain recent errors, so it should not be cited in college papers. Wikipedia aims to provide a starting point for research by citing sources for further information. Users can evaluate Wikipedia pages by checking sources, point of view, and missing information. Editing pages involves skills like research, writing clearly, and peer review.
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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
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