desertification
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The process by which fertile land gradually becomes desert, often due to drought or poor land use.
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Which word fits the gap? "Overgrazing has accelerated _____ across large parts of the region."
Answer: desertification
In your own words, what does "desertification" mean?
The process by which fertile land gradually becomes desert, often due to drought or poor land use.
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