Climate and Comfort
How does the weather in a place affect how comfortable it is to live?
Weather affects comfort. Ideal conditions enhance it, while extreme weather worsen it.
Climate
The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area, including temperature, humidity, rainfall, and seasonal variations.
what is the current most liveable city
Vienna
Which factor is most commonly associated with a city's liveability
Safety
What is the name of the Hydrological hazard caused by displacement of water?
Tsunami
Why do people tend to prefer living in regions with moderate climates?
It has a good balance between low and high climate which gives it the perfect balance of weather and climate in a region.
Drought
An extended period with much less rainfall than usual, causing water shortages and dry conditions.
How does access to healthcare and education typically differ between urban and rural areas, and how does this affect liveability?
Urban areas generally offer better healthcare and education, making them more liveable than rural areas.
What term is used to describe the ability of a region to support a population with its natural resources and infrastructure?"
Carrying Capacity
This hazard is common in Australia after long dry periods. It happens when a sudden heavy downpour hits hard, dry soil.
Flash flooding
What are the benefits of fewer extreme weather events, easier agriculture, and more outdoor activities?
Fewer extreme weather events, easier agriculture, and more outdoor activities boost health, food security, and life quality.
Biodiversity
The variety of life in a particular region, which can impact the quality of the environment and human well-being.
How do frequent natural disasters, such as earthquakes or floods, impact the long-term liveability of a region?
Frequent natural disasters reduce long-term liveability by causing damage, disrupting services, and increasing risks to residents.
Which of the following factors most directly influences the liveability of a region: access to clean water, air quality, or population density?
Access to clean water
This term is usually the first noticeable sign of a tsunami arriving
Drawdown/Drawback - when the sea quickly pulls back, exposing the seafloor.
Air quality, elevation, and proximity to water influence liveability by affecting health, climate, and recreation opportunities.
Air quality, elevation, and water proximity affect liveability by shaping health, climate, and recreation.
Choropleth Map
a map that uses different colours or shades to show how a particular feature or value changes across different areas.
How does the depletion of natural resources, such as freshwater or arable land, affect the long-term liveability of a region?
Depleting natural resources reduces long-term liveability by limiting essential supplies and environmental health.
How does air quality impact the liveability of a region, particularly in urban areas?
Poor air quality can lead to health issues, reduced life expectancy, and lower quality of life in urban areas.
This man-made factor often increases the severity of urban flooding by preventing water from soaking into the ground.
Impermeable surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt)
How do factors like air quality, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water influence the overall liveability of a region?
Air quality, elevation, and proximity to water influence liveability by affecting health, climate, and recreation opportunities.
Infrastructure
The basic physical systems of a region, including transportation, communication networks, sewage, and electricity, that support daily life.
How does the concept of ecological carrying capacity influence the long-term sustainability and liveability of densely populated urban areas?
Ecological carrying capacity limits resources and impacts, influencing urban sustainability and liveability.
IIn terms of liveability, what is the 'green belt' and how does it contribute to the sustainability of urban areas?
A green belt is an area of open land around a city where development is restricted, helping to preserve natural spaces, reduce urban sprawl, and improve environmental quality.
These three options represent the three elements of tsunami management
Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness