review 5

Question 1

Define population distribution and population density

Answer 1

population distribution denotes the spatial pattern due to dispersal of population, formation of agglomeration, linear spread etc. Population density is the ratio of people to physical space. It shows the relationship between a population and the size of the area in which it lives.

Question 2

Happy planet index

Answer 2

is a measure of sustainable wellbeing. It compares how evidently residents of different countries are using natural resources to achieve long, high wellbeing lives

Question 3

Environmental performance index

Answer 3

provides a data-driven summary of the state of sustainability around the world.

Question 4

Gross national happiness

Answer 4

The “four pillars” of GNH are good governance, sustainable development, preservation and promotion of culture, and environmental conservation.

Question 5

Ecological footprint

Answer 5

the impact of human activities measured in terms of the area of biologically productive land and water required to produce the goods consumed and to assimilate the wastes generated

Question 6

Human development index

Answer 6

a summary composite measure of a country’s average achievements in three basic aspects of human development: health, knowledge and standard of living.

Question 7

Urban sprawl; How do we fight it?

Answer 7

Preserving natural resources such as farmland, parks, open spaces and unused lands one way to reduce urban sprawl.