Factors of livebaility
Which factor refers to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.
Environmental factors
What are resources provided by nature?
Natural resources
Liveability can change house prices.
True
Why are parks and green spaces important for liveability?
They provide places for relaxation, exercise, and socialising, improving physical and mental health.
What is the difference between remote, rural and urban?
Remote - isolated
Rural - country
Urban - city
Which factor relate to the facts and experiences that influence an individual’s personality, attitude and lifestyle.
Social factors
What is structures and services needed for society to operate properly?
Infrastructure
Melbourne consistently ranks higher in Liveability than Sydney.
True
Name two benefits of planting trees in urban areas
Trees improve air quality and provide shade, which helps keep temperatures cooler.
What is the difference between social, economic and environmental factors?
Social - people
Economic - money
Environment - nature and animals
Which factor relates to the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services
Economic factors
What is the movement of people from living in one area to living in another within a country?
Internal migration
America gets better results on Liveability than Australia.
False
Give one reason why having green spaces close to home can impact people’s mental well-being
It offers a peaceful place to relax, which can reduce stress and promote a sense of calm.
What does BOLTSS stand for?
Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Source, Scale
What factor would these things come under; cost of living, house prices and employment.
Economic
What is the characteristics of an environment or place that affect people's physical and mental health and quality of life?
Environmental quality
If a city is isolated, it's automatically less liveable
False. Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world but is still 14th (in the world!) on a recent liveability poll.
Name three different types of green spaces.
Parks, River/waterways, Nature reserves, Community gardens, recreational areas
Why is having access to public transport important for people who don’t own cars?
It allows them to travel easily for work, school, and other needs.
The safety of an area comes under which factor?
Social
What is resources that are unable to be naturally replenished and sure to be used up at the human rate of use?
Non-renewable resources
According to the Global liveability index, Perth dropped 8 places in Liveability from 2017 to 2018.
False.
It dropped 7 places, from 7 to 14.
What is biodiversity, and why is it important in green spaces?
Biodiversity is the variety of plant and animal life; it keeps ecosystems balanced and healthy.
Name one thing communities can do to make streets safer for pedestrians.
Add crosswalks, speed bumps, or traffic lights.