Versteppung

dieNoun

desertification (of steppes)

English translations

  1. 01

    steppeland

  2. 02

    steppe

Word details

German meaning
Versteppung bezeichnet den Prozess, bei dem fruchtbares Land durch Klimaveränderungen oder menschliche Aktivitäten in wüstenähnliche Gebiete umgewandelt wird.
English meaning
Desertification refers to the process by which fertile land is transformed into desert-like areas due to climate change or human activities.
Synonym
Wüstenbildung, Austrocknung
German example
Die Versteppung schreitet in vielen Regionen Afrikas aufgrund von Überweidung voran.
English example
Desertification is progressing in many regions of Africa due to overgrazing.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Versteppung
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Versteppung”

  1. Die Versteppung bedroht das Land. (Desertification threatens the land.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Versteppung a scientific term?

Yes, it is used in geography and ecology.