Humanities Summative Test

What is liveablity?

Liveability is how suitable and enjoyable you think a place is to live in. The liveability of a place depends on your needs and priorities.

What are pros of living in large cities?

- Nearby access to schools, entertainment, recreational areas and healthcare

- Culturally diverse

What are cons of living in large cities?

- Lots of traffic

- Lots of pollution

- Extremely crowded public transport

What are pros of living in rural areas?

- Strong sense of community

- Calm and peaceful surroundings

- Less pollution, noise and traffic

What are cons of living in rural areas?

- Have fewer amenities

Limited access to schools, entertainment and healthcare

What are pros of living in coastal areas?

- Nice scenery

- Access to important amenities like supermarkets, education and recreational areas

What are cons of living in coastal areas?

- Limited access to entertainment

- High demand for housing and other amenities

What are pros of living in remote areas?

- Access to clean air and wide, open spaces

- Strong sense of community

What are cons of living in remote areas?

- Far away from amenities such as shops, public transport

- No reliable access to food and water

- Lack proper road infrastructure

Poor internet reception

Define the geographical concept 'Space'.

Space refers to a physical area on the earth's surface and the way it is organised.

Define the geographical concept 'Place'

Places are parts of the Earth's surface that are identified and given meaning by people.

Define the geographical concept 'Interconnections'

Interconnection refers to the concept that everything on Earth is connected to something else and when change occurs in one thing it can affect other things.

Define the geographical concept 'Change'

Change is the act or process of changing to a different state.

Define the geographical concept 'Environment'

The concept of environment is about the significance of the environment (habitat) in a living thing's life and the interrelationships between them.

Define the geographical concept 'Sustainability'

The concept of sustainability relates to the ongoing capacity for the Earth to maintain life.

Define the geographical concept 'Scale'

Scales are the different levels that geographers ask questions at (Local, regional, national, international, global).

How is water used as an economical resource?

-Used in agriculure (for growing plants)

-Used for food (as and ingredient, and for livestock)

-Used for electricity (hydroelectricity)

How is water a social resource?

-Because it is used by society

-Because it is important for our society

-Because societies need it to thrive and live

How is water used as a cultural resource in First Nations culture?

- It is used in First Nations culture in traditional art pieces and 'Dreamtime stories' (the foundational narratives and beliefs of First Nations people).

In BOLTSS, what does the 'B' stand for?

Border

In BOLTSS, what does the 'O' stand for?

Orientation

In BOLTSS, what does the 'L' stand for?

Legend

In BOLTSS, what does the 'T' stand for?

Title

In BOLTSS, what does the first 'S' stand for?

Scale

In BOLTSS, what does the second 'S' stand for?

Source

In 'BOLTSS', what does 'Border' mean?

The border shows the edges of a map and looks like a simple box around the map. The lines of the border should be ruled out and should stand out.

In 'BOLTSS', what does 'Orientation' mean?

The orientation shows the direction of the map. Most maps use a North arrow to show orientation.

In 'BOLTSS', what does 'Legend' mean?

A legend (also known as a key) is a list of symbols used in the map with a description for each symbol, telling the map reader what all the symbols mean.

In 'BOLTSS', what does 'Scale' mean?

A scale helps to show the size of the map we are creating, and the distances between points in the map.

In 'BOLTSS', what does 'Title' mean?

The title tells us what the map shows. For example, 'South Australia' or 'My Neighborhood'.

In 'BOLTSS', what does 'Source' mean?

You should always show where you got the information for your map.

What is 'Urban sprawl'?

'Urban sprawl' is the quick, outward expansion of cities and towns. People do this to accommodate for rising population.

How is 'Urban sprawl' a threat to liveability?

- It reduces the amount of productive farmland near cities

- It creates a greater dependency on cars, meaning the levels of air pollution and traffic congestion will increase.

What is 'Traffic congestion'?

'Traffic congestion' is when the volume of vehicles on a road exceeds its capacity.

How is 'Increased social inequality' a threat to liveability?

- It leaves some members of society in bad situations, like homelessness, unemployment and poverty

- It negatively affects young people who struggle to find their place in society

How is 'Traffic congestion' a threat to liveability?

- It increases the level of air and noise pollution

- It causes drivers to be frustrated, which can result in road rage and car accidents.

What is 'Environmental issues'?

'Environmental issues' is a term used to classify problems that impact our environment. These include air pollution, land contamination and damaged waterways.

How is 'Environmental issues' a threat to liveability?

- It increases air pollution from increased energy usage

- It increases land contamination from landfill, water shortages and damaged waterways.

What is 'Increased social inequality'?

'Increased social inequality' is the growing social and economic divide between different groups. People judge and treat others differently based off many factors, such as wealth, disabilities, or gender.