Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6538995 Applied Geography 2013 13 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We take a coupled-systems approach to classify rural counties in the U.S. ► Conduct a hot spot and factor analysis on 35 human and natural systems variables. ► Find three hyper-extractive coupled-systems based on water exploitation, mining, and forestry and fishing. ► Find ten other coupled-systems based on demographics, agriculture, industry, and scenic amenities. ► Coupled-systems approach highlights the issues with land-use patterns and sustainability in U.S.
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