At least 25% of Mongolia's population lives a nomadic lifestyle. This way of life requires that the people rely on the open land for survival. Due to changes in the climate in Mongolia, though, this lifestyle has been increasingly difficult to maintain.
In the last 30 years, nearly 1/4 of the country has turned to desert with approximately 850 lakes and 2,000 rivers have dried out. If this pattern continues, the Mongolian tradition that has existed for thousands of years will become extinct.
Examine the photograph below by Korean-born photogragher, Daesung Lee.
What is the purpose of this photograph and how does it portray what is happening in Mongolia?
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