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Comparison of the average land cover classification for 2005 and 2010 presented in this study with an earlier classification23 for the year 2007.
| Forest | Grassland | Agricultural land | Built-up land | Bare soil | Inland water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This study (km2) | 24.53 | 0.62 | 6.84 | 2.65 | 0.37 | 0.99 |
| Cheng et al.23 (km2) | 23.54 | 0.65 | 7.78 | 3.06 | 0.25 | 0.72 |
| Relative error (Er; %) | 4.0 | 4.5 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 32.0 | 27.0 |
