The general term for the land degradation in arid and semiarid regions characterized by expansions of deserts is

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Desertification is the term used to describe the process of land degradation in arid and semiarid regions that results in the expansion of deserts. Woody plant encroachment, eolian process, deflation, and saltation are all processes that can contribute to or be associated with desertification, but they are not the overarching term.

The General Term for the Land Degradation in Arid and Semiarid