Global Land Use Change

Land cover in 2000
Global Distribution of Land Cover 2000.
Source: University of Texas
Potential vegetation cover
Potential Vegetation Distribution.
Source: NASA LCLUC

Tasks:

1. Compare the global distribution of land cover in 2000 with the potential vegetation distribution, in for example, Europe or North America.

2. Explain the difference. Classify the causes and factors in groups: natural and man-made, direct and indirect, long term and short term.

3. Predict the future changes. In which zones will the largest changes happen in your opinion? Base your opinion!