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arid lands  

Definition

  • Arid lands are characterized by low rainfall and high evapotranspiration. Depending on definition, they are also referred to as drylands, or alternatively, as one category within drylands. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Arid Lands]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-TQX00CK5-L

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