Geography assessment task 1 Flashcards
place is defined as
a specific part of the earth’s surface that has been identified and given meaning by it’s people
where does sense of place come from
being aware of what makes that location significant and seeing special qualities
most importantly when understanding place we need look at
- location
- region
pull factors are
are factors that pull you into a country. these factors are the extra points that further improve liveability then just basic necessities.
push factors are
are factors that push you away from a country. these factors often do not support the basic needs of an family, community and individual.
pull factors examples
- safety -higher living standards - environment -freedom - educational opportunities - jobs - income - better working conditions
push factors examples
- poverty - poor medical services - abscense of education - famine - drought - war and political conflicts - lack of jobs -natural disasters
define liveable places
liveability is determined by the quality of life, such as access to essential needs, educational and healthcare
define less-liveable places
these are places were the quality of life is rough and unstable, having staggered to no access to basic necessities, education and healthcare
examples of liveable places
- sydney
- melbourne
- toronto
- vancouver
- vienna
- copenhagen
- osaka
examples of less liveable places
- dharavi - syria - chad - afghanistan - Madagascar
characteristics that affect liveability
- access to fresh water
- quality of life
- climate
- environment
- infrastructure
- safety
- stability
- access to healthcare
- education
examples of services and facilities
- transport and roads
- education
- water
- waste
- healthcare
- shopping districts
- cafes and restaurants
boltss
b - border
o - orientation
l - legend
t - title
s - scale
s - source
border
the outline of frame surrounding the map
orientation
shows the direction of north
legend
key - tells the person what the symbols on the map mean
title
explains the purpose of the map
scale
tells us how much smaller the map is than the actual area described
source
where the information used to make the map is from
political map
- shows us the state and national boundaries
- location of cities
physical map
- shows physical features of an area
- it is represented through colours
Topographic maps
- shows physical elevation of an area
- it is expressed through contour lines
Climate map
- shows information about the climate
- uses colours
thematic map
- provides information on a particular issue
- uses colours and shading
economic or resource map
- show the different resources present in the area or economic activity
- symbols and letters
road map
- shows different roads, highways or railway
- very detailed
transport and roads
are methods people use to get from place to place or conveying goods. travel is an essential part of daily life and it can affect the quality of your daily life
education
is the process of learning information in a systematic environment. having access to quality schools and childcare is important to a child’s development
water
clean water is vital human survival. if clean it can prevent transmittable diseases and infections
waste
waste removal is a service provided by the local government to remove rubbish. this service is useful as it stops waste from piling up and worsening the health of others
Healthcare
healthcare involves services related to one’s health. having access to healthcare services allows people to maintain good physical health and mental health.
Shopping distrcits
Shopping districts are areas where people can purchase products in the same area. it contributes to the wellbeing of an community as people can do what they need in one space.
cafes and restaurants
cafes and restaurants are businesses, which provide a social environment to consume food. contribute to a sense of belonging and limit feelings of isolation
