= Land cover
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Land cover refers to the physical and biological cover of the Earth's surface, including natural landscapes, human-made structures, and various ecosystems. It encompasses the types of vegetation, soil, water bodies, and manmade features that occur in a given area. Land cover can be characterized in various ways, including: 1. **Natural Vegetation:** Forests, grasslands, wetlands, and deserts. 2. **Agricultural Lands:** Croplands, pastures, orchards, and agricultural fields.
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