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Biogeochemical cycling of elements and pollutants’ exposure in semi-arid and arid climatic zones have very characteristic features since both Steppe and Desert ecosystems are deficient in atmospheric humidity (evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation). The Sub-Boreal, Semi-arid and Arid Steppe and Desert ecosystems occupy a significant part of the global area.
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Bashkin, V.N. (2006). SEMI-ARID AND ARID CLIMATIC ZONES. In: MODERN BIOGEOCHEMISTRY: SECOND EDITION. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4586-7_8
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