7. What are the predicted outcomes by 2050 of continued land degradation?   8. Based on the IPBES analyses, what are the drivers of land degradation?   9. How does land degradation affect climate change?   10. How does climate change affect land degradation?

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When considering environmental problems, most of us don't include the topic of soil resources. It is not visible like litter on the roadside or smog in the air. But it is just as critical because it is the basis for one of humanity's essential needs: Food.  We absolutely must include this topic in our course. And to begin, we have to know the language. 

 

From your readings and the following short video, develop a basic understanding of soil as a critical resource.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7uDAA_3VHk&feature=emb_logo

 

 As a review of your understanding, answer and submit the following ten questions

Answer the following questions using the video from the IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCt7aai17Nk .

 

7. What are the predicted outcomes by 2050 of continued land degradation?

 

8. Based on the IPBES analyses, what are the drivers of land degradation?

 

9. How does land degradation affect climate change?

 

10. How does climate change affect land degradation?

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