Spatial Variation
What is spatial variation?
Spatial variation means that something is different from place to place
What is human wellbeing?
How healthy, safe and happy people are.
What can cause differences in human wellbeing?
Differences in income, education, healthcare and access to services can cause wellbeing to vary between places.
What animal can sleep for up to 22 hours a day?
A Koala
How can climate change affect human wellbeing?
Climate change can cause extreme weather, food shortages, rising temperatures and damage to homes and communities.
What is local spatial variation?
Local spatial variation describes differences between nearby places, such as suburbs, towns or regions.
What is life expectancy?
The average number of years a person is expected to live.
How can poverty affect human wellbeing?
Poverty can limit access to food, housing, healthcare and education, which can lower wellbeing.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
How can conflict affect human wellbeing?
Conflict can cause deaths, injuries, homelessness and limit people’s access to food, education and healthcare.
What is global spatial variation?
Global spatial variation describes differences between countries or regions around the world.
How can access to clean water show differences in wellbeing?
Places with good access to clean water generally have better health and higher levels of wellbeing.
How can good healthcare improve wellbeing?
Good healthcare can prevent and treat illnesses, helping people live longer and healthier lives.
What colour is a polar bear’s skin?
Black
How can lack of education affect wellbeing?
Limited access to education can reduce job opportunities and make it harder for people to earn a good income.
How can human wellbeing vary between places?
Wellbeing can vary because places have different levels of income, healthcare, education and access to services.
Why do geographers compare wellbeing between places?
Geographers compare places to identify differences in wellbeing and understand why some places have higher or lower development.
How can education affect human wellbeing?
Education can provide people with knowledge and skills that help them find jobs and earn higher incomes.
What is the fastest animal in the world?
The peregrine falcon! It can dive at over 300 km/h.
How can a weak economy affect human wellbeing?
A weak economy can lead to fewer jobs, lower incomes and reduced access to important services such as healthcare and education.
How can maps show spatial variation?
Maps can use colours, symbols or shading to show how something changes between different places.
what is HDI, and how is it measured?
Human Development Index combines health, education and income to compare wellbeing between countries.
How can natural disasters affect human wellbeing?
Natural disasters can destroy homes, services and jobs, making it harder for people to live safely and comfortably.
How many noses does a slug have?
Four
How can slums affect human wellbeing?
Slums often have overcrowded housing and limited access to clean water, sanitation, healthcare and other basic services, which can lower wellbeing.