Global Land Use Change

Figure 1: Global Distribution of Land Cover 2000

Figure 2: Potential Vegetation Distribution

1.	Compare the global distribution of land cover in 2000 with the potential vegetation distribution, in for example, Europe or North America (when the earth has not been sewn by humans). 
2.	Explain the difference. Classify the causes and factors in groups: natural and man-caused, 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!