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Rays of sunlight that hit the Earth's surface at an angle, which can affect temperature and weather patterns.
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Rays of sunlight that hit the Earth's surface directly overhead, which can result in intense heat and stronger UV radiation.
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A region near the equator where trade winds from the northern and southern hemispheres meet, resulting in warm, moist air and high levels of rainfall.
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Prevailing winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, which play an important role in global climate patterns and ocean currents.
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A tropical grassland ecosystem characterized by scattered trees and a seasonal climate with a long dry season and a shorter rainy season.
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The variety of life on Earth, including the number of different species, genetic diversity within species, and the variety of ecosystems.
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Climate patterns that vary over the course of a day, typically with higher temperatures during the day and cooler temperatures at night.
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The process by which nutrients are taken up by plants, used for growth and metabolism, and returned to the soil through decomposition and other processes.
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A traditional farming practice where farmers clear a small area of land, grow crops for a few years, and then move on to a new area once the soil becomes less fertile.
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A farming practice where vegetation is cut down and burned to clear land for agriculture, which can lead to deforestation and soil degradation.
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A large-scale, commercial approach to agriculture that involves the use of modern technology and practices to increase efficiency and yield.
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The clearing of forests for agricultural or commercial purposes, which can have negative impacts on biodiversity, climate, and soil fertility.
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A farming practice that involves integrating trees and crops to create sustainable and diverse ecosystems.
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The practice of growing a single crop on a large scale, which can increase efficiency but can also lead to soil degradation and decreased biodiversity.
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The ability to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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The cultivation of crops on land that is suitable for farming.
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Crops grown for their commercial value rather than for subsistence
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Farming practiced to grow crops to feed the farmer and their family, rather than for commercial purposes.
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The process by which fertile land becomes desert due to climate change, deforestation, overgrazing, and other factors.
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The buildup of salt in soil, which can lead to decreased soil fertility and reduced crop yields.
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The process of providing water to crops to support their growth and development.
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Grazing livestock on land beyond its carrying capacity, which can lead to soil erosion and loss of plant species.
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The ability of soil to support plant growth and development, impacted by factors such as climate, soil type, and human activities.
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