Geography! sec 2-chpt 6

WHY IS THERE A LIMITED SUPPLY OF LAND?
-Not all land are readily avaliable for use-on 30% of the earth's surface is made out of land.
-land maybe reserved for certain uses

WHY IS THERE A RISING DEMAND FOR LAND?
-population growth
-increasing demand for housing
-growth of industries
-developement of transport systems
-increasing dmeand for more arable land

RESPONSES TO THE RISING DEMAND OF LAND.
-increasing the price of land.
-increasing the supply of land.
**land clearance
**reclaimation