Sentence examples for extent declined from inspiring English sources

During the first half of July 2009, Arctic sea ice extent declined more quickly than in 2008, but not as fast as in 2007 (National Snow and Ice Data Center: http://nsidc.org/arcticseaicenews/).

Nevertheless, between 1998 and 2008, this land cover class' extent declined to 3500 ha.

The seasonal minimum (September) ice extent has declined at the faster rate of 11% per decade, and this rate of decline has accelerated in the past 15 years.

They found that glacial extent had declined from 2077 square km in 1962 to 1628 square km at present, or about 21%.

Since satellite observations began in 1979, the annual low-point of Arctic sea ice extent has declined by about 12percentt per decade.

According to a recent study by the Worldwide Fund for Nature, coral reef extent has declined by 50percentt in the last 30 years and all reefs could disappear as early as 2050 if current rates of ocean warming and acidification continue.

To some extent, students' decline in emotional health may result from pressures they put on themselves.

While it is clear the sea ice extent is declining overall, this year's weather and the record low of last year have created an illusion in which a 'rebound' apparently occurred.

The Rangers, though, are interested in re-signing him, although Magglio Ordonez, Ty Wigginton and, to a lesser extent, the declining Manny Ramirez are also options for teams seeking right-handed hitting ballast.

However, it is unclear to what extent the declining sensory, cognitive and physical capabilities of older drivers are addressed in the current guidelines.

The Antarctic ice cap is becoming thinner and the Arctic sea ice extent is declining.