D04 : Multiple factor regression analysis of vegetation changes and land degradation in drylands


Students Maria Chzhen
School HWDSB - Westdale Secondary School - Hamilton
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 11
Group Group 15 - Earth and Environmental III
Abstract The purpose of the study is to quantify the effect of various factors, including drought, precipitation, CO2 emissions, forest area, and electrical energy consumption, on the vegetation cover of various regions using multiple factor regression and identify measures that humans can take to increase the vegetation cover.
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