Geography Livability Test - Chapter 4

Front

Explain the term location

Back

A point on the surface of the Earth where something is to be found

Front

Explain the term place

Back

A specific area on the Earths surface that has been given meaning by people

Front

Define the term region

Back

Any area of varying size that has one or more characteristics in common

Front

List five features in this environment that create an individual sense of place

Back

• - The way the statue towers over the city

• - Wonder of how they built that on top of a mountain

  -Contrast between green mountain and built-up city

  • -Reflection of sun on statue and harbour

• -The way the beach and coastline shape the city

Front

List five features in this environment that create an individual sense of place

Back

• - The bright and unnatural colours of Disney World contrast against — and complement — the sky

• - Fairytale design to buildings

• - Natural features around the buildings

• - Crowds of people

• - The shapes of the buildings are distinctive and unique

Front

List five features in this environment that create an individual sense of place

Back

• - Reflections in the water

• - Symmetry of design

• - Size of building

• - Contrast of marble against sky

• - Intricate marble work

Front

List five features in this environment that create an individual sense of place

Back

• - Colour of rock

• - Reflection of sun on rock

• - Vast size

• - Shapes of canyon wall

• - Total lack of any vegetation

Front

List five features in this environment that create an individual sense of place

Back

• - The way the mountain towers over the city

• - Wonder why there is no building on the mountain

• - Contrast between rocky mountain, built-up city and green surrounds

• - Reflection of sun on mountain and city

• - The flat shape of the mountain

Front

List five features in this environment that create an individual sense of place

Back

• - The scale of the bridge, and how it stays up

• ​​ - The contrast between the red of the bridge and the blue sky

• - The length of the bridge and how much ocean it crosses

• - The absence of people

• - The small size of San Francisco against the size of the bay

• - The size and depth of the sea

Front

List five features in this environment that create an individual sense of place

Back

• - The scale of the wall

• - The contrast between the stone of the bridge and the green surrounds

• - The length of the bridge and how much ground it covers

• - The absence of people

• - The length of the wall as it stretches into the distance