Question

What is the importance of land as a resource? Which factors determine the land use pattern?

Answer 1

Land is considered as an important resource as it provides habitation to a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is used by human beings for various purposes such as agriculture, forestry, mining, building houses and roads, and setting up industries.

The use of land is determined by physical factors such as topography, soil, climate, minerals and availability of water. Human factors such as population and technology are also important determinants of land use pattern.