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Journal of Gansu Forestry Science and Technology
The Application of Principal Component Analysis in Desertification Researches
Guizhong Wang

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The article explores reasons for desertification in Inner Mongolia and identifies population growth, expansion of farmland, and unsustainable use of natural resources as key factors. By using principal component analysis, the author determined these main causes and proposed countermeasures to manage desertification.

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