Amount Quote by David Suzuki
“Do you know how much land is under ice, rock and snow? Do you know why 90 percent of us live within 100 kilometres of the U.S. border? We have this idea we're a vast country. But the reality is that a lot of it, a huge amount, is uninhabitable.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Nature of Things, CBC, 1998
The quote highlights how much of a country's land is uninhabitable and how population concentrates near borders, challenging the perception of a vast, uniformly livable nation.
In simple terms: Much of the land is uninhabitable; people live near borders.
Key Takeaway
Recognize geographic constraints on settlement.
Themes
geography
population distribution
environmental perception
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
informative
educational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- media reporting
- tourism planning
Key Concepts
climate
resource scarcity
urban planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does uninhabitable land affect national identity?
- What policies could better reflect true geographic realities?
A Different Perspective
The statement may oversimplify complex economic and cultural factors influencing settlement patterns.
