Liveability
What does the term liveability mean?
How suitable or pleasant a place is to live in.
Name one example of a service
Hospital, school
What is the largest country in the Southern Hemisphere?
Brazil.
What is a perception of a place?
The way people view or feel about a location.
What is a topographic map used for?
Showing land height and terrain using contour lines.
What does SCHEEPT stand for
Social, Cultural, Historical, Environmental, Economical, Political and Technological
Why is access to transport important for liveability?
It connects people to work, education, and recreation.
What river flows through Egypt
The Nile
Give one example of how culture influences a person’s perception of liveability.
Some cultures value community space, others privacy or tradition.
What does scale on a map represent?
The relationship between map distance and real-world distance.
Name one physical factor that can affect liveability.
Examples: climate, access to water, natural hazards.
What term describes the uneven access to services between urban and rural areas?
Spatial inequality.
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
How can media influence our perception of a place?
Through news, films, or social media shaping positive/negative images.
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term; climate is long-term average conditions.
Why might coastal cities often have higher liveability ratings?
They offer mild climates, recreation, and economic opportunities.
How does digital connectivity affect access to services?
Online services (like telehealth and remote learning) improve access in remote areas.
Name the capital cities of both Canada and New Zealand.
One point for each
Ottawa and Wellington
Explain why tourists and locals might perceive the same place differently.
Tourists see attractions; locals deal with daily realities like cost or traffic.
What are latitude and longitude used for?
To determine exact locations on Earth
How might liveability differ between rural and urban areas in Australia?
Rural areas may have more space but fewer services; urban areas have more amenities but more congestion.
Suggest one way governments can improve access to services in rural NSW.
Investing in infrastructure, mobile services, or subsidies.
Which desert covers much of northern China and southern Mongolia?
The Gobi Desert.
How can perceptions influence migration patterns?
People may move to or avoid places based on reputation, safety, or opportunities.
Describe one impact of urbanisation on the environment.
Examples: habitat loss, pollution, heat island effect, increased waste.