Land primarily refers to geographic locations and has been the cause of many
conflicts and disputes. It also refers to natural resources, river and water
masses and discords over their use. For instance, water bodies in a region that
has been deforested or has eroded will have different water quality than those
in areas that are forested. Land use information can be used to develop
solutions for natural resource management issues such as salinity and water
quality. Similarly, environmental pollution, especially in urban areas, is one
of the biggest challenges the world faces today with serious economic and health
implications. Further, in the developing and developed countries