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Liveability AU

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

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1.

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

a)

  1. Space 

  1.  

b)

  1. Community 

c)

  1. Sustainability 

d)

  1. Environment

2.

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

 

a)

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

b)

  1. There is no difference  

c)

  1. An area reference has 6 numbers while a grid reference has 4.  

d)

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

3.

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

 

a)

  1. Latitude 

b)

  1. Longitude 

c)

  1. Legend 

d)

  1. Liveability 

4.

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

a)

  1. Which suburb you prefer to line in 

b)

  1. What sports you like to play 

c)

  1. The cost and availability of public transport 

d)

  1. Whether you prefer to catch the bus or train 

5.

  1. An example of a subjective factor of liveability is 

 

a)

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

b)

  1. The number of hospitals available in a particular place 

c)

  1. The average temperature for a particular place 

d)

  1. The time it takes to travel to school 

6.

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

a)

  1. Very high humidity: warm temperatures all year, rain all year 

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

7.

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

 

a)

  1. Poor quality infrastructure 

b)

  1. Factories emitting smoke and other pollution 

c)

  1. Motor vehicles 

d)

  1. Pollution from poor waste management and landfill 

8.

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

 

a)

  1. Developing better public transport 

b)

  1. Building more footpaths and bike lanes

c)

  1. Building more roads 

d)

  1. Planting more trees along roads 

9.

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

  2. The best examples of infrastructure would include. 

 

a)

  1. Public open space, beaches, rivers, parklands 

b)

  1. Transportation and communication systems, water supply, and power networks 

c)

  1. Computers, printers, modems, mobile phones 

d)

  1. Caravans, mobile homes, apartments, and houses 

10.

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

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

 

a)

  1. Schools close by

b)

  1. Dog walking park  

c)

  1. Large houses with big yards 

d)

  1. Close to high quality Day Care facilities 

11.

  1. Four Australian cities have been ranked in the world’s top ten most liveable cities.  These cities, including Perth, all have features making them very liveable cities, these features include? 

 

a)

  1. Low crime rates, good transport networks, good health care services 

b)

  1. Networks of dams and fresh water, very high population density, affordable housing

c)

  1. Good education, good health care services, high property prices 

d)

  1. Low population density, good transport networks, limited open space 

12.

  1. Vienna, Austria is one of the most liveable cities in the world.

  2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the city? 

 

a)

  1. An extensive bicycle network 

b)

  1. A wide range of hospitals 

c)

  1. Free education 

d)

  1. Increasing number of freeways for workers to commute to work 

13.

  1. Urban sprawl is a term used to describe: 

 

a)

  1. How a city grows inwards 

b)

  1. How a city grows bigger 

c)

  1. How a city grows and expands into the land that cover the fringes of the city. 

d)

  1. The area of a city set aside for parklands 

14.

  1. Which of the following is a key factor in determining the liveability of a city? 

 

a)

  1. Number of shopping malls 

b)

  1. Availability of public transport 

c)

  1. Number of fast food restaurants 

d)

  1. Presence of luxury hotels 

15.

  1. Which of the following is an example of a subjective factor of liveability? 

 

a)

  1. Crime rates in the area 

b)

  1. Personal preference for climate 

c)

  1. Availability of healthcare services 

d)

  1. Quality of public schools 

16.

  1. Which of the following is NOT a common feature of highly liveable cities? 

 

a)

  1. High levels of pollution 

b)

  1. Extensive public transport networks 

c)

  1. Low crime rates 

d)

  1. Access to green spaces 

17.

  1. Which of the following is a key environmental factor that affects the liveability of a city? 

 

a)

  1. Availability of public libraries 

b)

  1. Air quality 

c)

  1. Number of shopping malls 

d)

  1. Presence of luxury hotels 

18.

  1. Which of the following is an example of an objective factor of liveability? 

 

a)

  1. Personal preference for local cuisine 

b)

  1. Crime rates in the area 

c)

  1. Personal preference for climate 

d)

  1. Personal preference for local culture 

19.

  1. Which of the following is NOT a common feature of less liveable cities? 

 

a)

  1. High crime rates 

b)

  1. Poor public transport 

c)

  1. Abundant green spaces 

d)

  1. High levels of pollution 

20.

  1. Environmental quality is an important component of measuring liveability, transport that people use can have an impact on the levels of air pollution.  

 

a)

  1. An average car carrying only the driver 

b)

  1. A fuel-efficient car carrying only the driver 

c)

  1. Person travelling on public transport 

d)

  1. Large 4WD with 4 passengers 

21.

  1. Which of the following is a benefit of having green spaces in urban areas? 

 

a)

  1. Increased property prices 

b)

  1. Improved air quality 

c)

  1. Higher traffic congestion 

d)

  1. Reduced public transport usage 

22.

  1. Which of the following is a common feature of highly liveable cities? 

 

a)

  1. High levels of traffic congestion 

b)

  1. Extensive public transport networks 

c)

  1. High crime rates 

d)

  1. Limited access to healthcare 

23.

  1. Which of the following is a benefit of having green spaces in urban areas? 

 

a)

  1. Increased noise pollution 

b)

  1. Improved mental health 

c)

  1. Higher crime rates 

d)

  1. Reduced property values 

24.

What are the three main categories for factors of liveability?

a)

Economic, Social, and Environmental

b)

Environmental, Political, and Social

c)

Social, Environmental, and Affluency

d)

Social, Economic, and Zoological

25.

Which of the following factors woould reduce the liveability of a location?

a)

Quality public transport

b)

High housing prices

c)

Large amounts of green spaces and parks

d)

Low unemployment

26.

Which factors are assessed to find a place's liveability?

a)

Popularity with tourists

b)

Social factors

c)

Economic factors

d)

Environmental factors

27.

What is a 'pull factor'?

a)

Reasons why people leave their country of birth to find a new place to live.

b)

Reasons why people choose a particular place to relocate to.

28.

Which of these are a 'push factor'?

a)

Unemployment

b)

Low pollution

c)

Great weather

d)

War

29.

Good roads and public transport is what type of factor of liveability?

a)

Social factor

b)

Economic factor

c)

Environmental factor

30.

Health and hygiene are what type of factor of liveability?

a)

Social factors

b)

Economic factors

c)

Environmental factors

31.

Nature and pollution are what type of factor of liveability?

a)

Social factor

b)

Economic factor

c)

Environmental factor

32.

Which of these would be considered a push factor?

a)

Education

b)

High crime rates

c)

Good infrastructure

d)

Employment

33.

Which phrase best fits this description: The number of people living within one square kilometre of land

a)

Population density

b)

Population distribution

c)

Pattern distribution

d)

Pattern density

34.

Which of these is an element of a good map

a)

It is famous

b)

Orientation

c)

Compass

d)

Detailed

35.

Which of the following is not an environmental factor of liveability?

a)

Air pollution

b)

Water quality

c)

Green spaces

d)

Public transport

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