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Biome
A large ecological area on the earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.
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Tundra
A cold, treeless area where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
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Chaparral
A biome characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typically found in coastal regions.
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Tropical Rainforest
A hot, humid biome near the equator with high rainfall and rich biodiversity.
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Desert
A dry, barren area of land with little precipitation, making it difficult for plants and animals to survive.
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Boreal Forest
A biome characterized by coniferous forests, located in the northern regions of the world.
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Temperate Deciduous Forest
A forest biome characterized by trees that shed their leaves annually.
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Deforestation
The clearing or thinning of forests by humans or natural causes.
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Biodiversity
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
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Malnutrition
A condition resulting from insufficient or improperly balanced nutrition.
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Chronic Hunger
A prolonged condition of not having enough food to eat, leading to malnutrition.
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Agricultural Productivity
The rate of output of agriculture per unit of input.
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Intensive Farming
A farming system characterized by high levels of labor and capital used compared to the land area.
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Extensive Farming
A farming system that uses relatively lower inputs of labor and capital over larger land areas.
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Population Growth
The increase in the number of individuals in a population.
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Climate Change
Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth.
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Human Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in the human population, often measured in terms of annual growth rates.

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Scarcity

The fundamental economic problem of having seemingly unlimited human wants in a world of limited resources.

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Feeding a Growing Population

The challenge of providing sufficient food to meet the needs of an increasing number of people, considering factors such as agricultural productivity, sustainable practices, and food distribution.

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Arable

Land capable of being plowed and used to grow crops.

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Pastoral Farming

A farming system focused on the raising of livestock, where animals graze on grass or other forage.

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Commercial Farming

A farming system aimed at producing crops and livestock for sale in the market, emphasizing high yields and profits.

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Subsistence Farming

A farming system where farmers grow enough food to feed themselves and their families, often with little surplus for sale.

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Mixed Farming

A farming system that combines the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock on the same farm, allowing for integrated agricultural practices and resource use.

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