Liveability AU

Which of the following is not a key concept of Geography? 

• 1. Space 

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• 2. Community 

• 3. Sustainability 

• 4. Environment

2. What is the difference between an area reference and a grid reference?  

 

• 2. A grid reference refers to a larger amount of land than an area reference 

• 1. There is no difference  

• 3. An area reference has 6 numbers while a grid reference has 4.  

• 4. A grid reference refers to a specific point on a map while an area reference is the whole square.  

3. BOLTSS is an acronym used when producing a map. What does the L stand for? 

 

• 1. Latitude 

• 2. Longitude 

• 3. Legend 

• 4. Liveability 

4. An example of an an objective factor of liveability is 

• 2. Which suburb you prefer to line in 

• 4. What sports you like to play 

• 3. The cost and availability of public transport 

• 1. Whether you prefer to catch the bus or train 

5. An example of a subjective factor of liveability is 

 

• 1. A survey of people’s opinions about a place 

• 4. The number of hospitals available in a particular place 

• 3. The average temperature for a particular place 

• 2. The time it takes to travel to school 

6. Which of the following descriptions best represents the climate type with the largest population due to higher liveability? 

• 3. Very high humidity: warm temperatures all year, rain all year 

• 1. Hot desert: hot all year, less than 250mm rain 

• 2. Cold desert: hot summers, cold winters, less than 250mm rain 

• 4. Temperate/ Mild Wet: mild temperatures, rain all year 

7. The main cause of air pollution in Australian cities is:  

 

• 3. Poor quality infrastructure 

• 1. Factories emitting smoke and other pollution 

• 2. Motor vehicles 

• 4. Pollution from poor waste management and landfill 

8. Which one of the following is not an example of a strategy to improve liveability in cities? 

 

• 2. Developing better public transport 

• 4. Building more footpaths and bike lanes

• 3. Building more roads 

• 1. Planting more trees along roads 

10. The provision and availability of infrastructure is one of the key determinants of liveability.

11. The best examples of infrastructure would include. 

 

• 1. Public open space, beaches, rivers, parklands 

• 2. Transportation and communication systems, water supply, and power networks 

• 3. Computers, printers, modems, mobile phones 

• 4. Caravans, mobile homes, apartments, and houses 

11. Ben and Jess have 3 teenage children and a large dog, and they like to spend time outdoors.

12. Choose one factor from the following, that would NOT influence their decision when buying a new home. 

 

• 3. Schools close by

• 1. Dog walking park  

• 2. Large houses with big yards 

• 4. Close to high quality Day Care facilities