The document discusses factors that influence people's perceptions of what makes a good living space, including natural and human processes that shape the environment. It prompts the reader to consider these factors and how urban and rural areas may differ in developing and developed countries. The reader is asked to complete several activities, including summarizing a table about likes and dislikes of where people live, discussing what makes a good living space with a partner, and summarizing differences between urban and rural areas in developing and developed nations.