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unit 4
mining
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Environmental Studies
9th Grade
11/02/2015

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Term

85. mining

 

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Definition

Def. there are three main types of mining (long wall mining, shaft mining and pillar mining) they are all dangerous for humans.


Sent. The city is a distributing point for the

neighbouring mining region.


Ex1. surface mining

 

Ex2. subsurface mining

 


Term

86.Deforestation

 

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Definition

Def.cutting down all the trees


Sent.The process of reckless deforestation is perceptible in certain districts, the natives often destroying a whole tree for a plank or rafter.

 

Ex1.fires

 

Ex2. storms

Term

87.Agriculture


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Definition

Def.farming impacts the land in a variety of negative ways but it can be done sustainably.

Sent.The region contains most of the country's rain-fed agriculture.

 

Ex1.Farming 

 

Ex2. sharing backyards

Term

88.Overgrazing[image]



Definition

Def.when there are too many herbivores for a given area


Sent. Overgrazing, irresponsible irrigation practices and soil erosion are widespread.



Ex1. no grass


Ex2. no food

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