Land Use Wayground

Land cover refers to human activities on land, while land use refers to vegetation and structures.

Land cover refers to vegetation and manufactured structures, while land use refers to human activities on land.

Land cover and land use both refer to farming and grazing.

Land cover is only about trees and grass, while land use is only about buildings.

Soil erosion, loss of vegetation, water pollution, drought

Limiting biodiversity, increase soil erosion, overharvesting/hunting

Loss of habitat, decrease soil quality, increase sediment and chemicals leaching into water

Loss of habitat, increase in air, water, light, noise pollution

High density of heat sources like cars and factories

Tall buildings trap heat due to lack of airflow

Roads and buildings absorb heat

All of the above

Cities require large amounts of water and other resources

Cities output large amounts of greenhouse gases from factories and automobiles

Cities require resources to be imported from other places

Cities use less land for agriculture than rural areas

Preserves natural resources and wildlife habitat

Supports biodiversity within an ecosystem

Provides recreation for human use

Increases urban development