Factors of Place Liveability

Question 1

Venice, Italy

Answer 1

Unique, peaceful environment, beautiful canals. Canals everywhere mean that residents will always have to wait for a boat for transport. This helps tourism, but can be pricy. Tourists and landlords would live here because of the high prices, to stay for a short time.

Question 2

Brizbee, Arizona, USA

Answer 2

Culture, showcases America’s desert, has historical landmarks (e.g. mines). Located in a very remote, residents will be isolated, cost of living will be high (cost of importing). People who have retired would live here because of peaceful environment.

Question 3

Dubai

Answer 3

Excellent facilities, non-existent taxes, picturesque views. Hot and humid climate is very harsh, frequent sandstorms, highly dependent on technology, cost of living is high. People like businesswomen would live here because of its advanced facilities.

Question 4

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Answer 4

Job opportunities, things produced benefit country’s economy. Overpopulation and density contribute to air, noise pollution, decreasing quality of living. People hoping to find a job and an income might come here.

Question 5

Kiribati, South Pacific

Answer 5

Beautiful scenery, experience culture. At front line of the effects of climate change, subject to rising sea levels. Tourists would come here to experience the culture, scenery and beaches.

Question 6

Climate is one of the most important factors affecting liveability…

Answer 6

• Most people agree that a mild climate temperature, without extremes, is ideal
• Temperature, humidity and precipitation is also important when it comes to climate
• Too much or too little has a negative effect on the liveability of a place

Question 7

Coldest Place on Earth - Oymyakon, Siberia, Russia…

Answer 7

Disadvantages - Weather → in colder seasons, hovers around -45°C, in warmer season, reaches up to 35°C, when it would still be humid and swarmy. Location → isolated, takes two days and two nights to get there from Siberia, limited resources like food and water.

Fresh water for showers and drinking is not available, so they have to collect and melt ice. Things like food and clothes would instantly freeze. Overall, they have to change their lifestyles to adapt to the extreme weather.