IA1 Geography Revision- Liveability (copy)

Liveability

The criterion that measures how liveable a place is based on its facilities and amenities, supporting the health, life and living conditions of somebody. It consists of both subjective and objective factors.

Objective Factors

Measurable factors that can benefit everyone, e.g. climate, infrastructure, environmental quality, safety and stability, access to healthcare and education.

Subjective Factors

Personal and emotional factors that are hard to measure, e.g. personal likes and dislikes, connections to friends and families, traditions and spiritual connection.

Perception of Place

How somebody perceives something. It is individual and it varies for different people. People also create mental maps about places that are significant to them.

Reading Maps Like a Geographer

1. Read the title of the map which will provide you with the context of the data you are analysing

2. Read the Legend/Key

3. Read/look at the map, and the patterns and explain these

Qualitative Data

Observations

Quantitative Data

Numbers/measurable

Sustainability

Using natural resources responsibly so that they can support current and future generations.

Climate

Long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and other atmospheric conditions in a particular region.

Environmental Quality

The condition of the physical environment in a given area.

Infrastructure

The fundamental physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society and its economy, e.g. roads, buildings, power plants.

Safety and Stability

The conditions of security and the ability of an area or community to withstand and respond to various risks, hazards, and challenges, both natural and human-made.

Access to Healthcare and Education

The availability, distribution, and quality of healthcare and educational services within a particular area, and how easily individuals in that region can reach and utilize those service. E.g. doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, universities, schools.

Choropleth Map

Type of map that uses colour and patterns to represent data values in a place.

Demographic Groups

Segments of the human population that has similar features, e.g. age, disabilities, tourists.

Inner-City Suburbs

Urban areas with high population density located relatively close to the central business district (CBD) or city centre.

Central Business District (CBD)

The commercial and business centre of a city, containing main commercial streets, public buildings and financial institutions.

Outer Suburbs

Areas with low population density that are remote and rural, and situated farther from the city centre.

Population Density

The measure of the number of people living in a specific area.

Standard of Living

The measure of the wealth of a nation, determining to which degree peoples' wants and needs can be satisfied.

Quality of Life

The general well-being of individuals and communities based on the liveability criteria. It is also often used to measure the standard of living.