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Push and Pull Factors/Liveability

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  • Tariq says his town has clean air, lots of trees, and hardly any traffic. What liveability category is he focused on?
    Push factors
    Social factors
    Aesthetic factors
    Pull factors
  • You move from the north to the south for fertile lands
    Pull Factor
  • Why might retirees want to live near healthcare services?
    Retirees may need regular medical checkups/emergency care
    Young people don't need healthcare services
    Because no else wants to live near healthcare services
    Because retirees are old and lazy and no one else cares
  • You move to the city because it has more opportunities like libraries, jobs, and restaurants
    Pull Factor
  • What is the main purpose of measuring liveability?
    to build more shops
    to compare house sizes
    to increase tourism
    to understand how good a place is to live
  • What is liveability?
    an assessment of what a place is like to live in
    how big the houses are
    how long people live
    how many jobs are in the area
  • You move to California for the warm weather but you are afraid of of the many Earthquakes you experience. You move back to your hometown
    Push Factor
  • Why is access to education important for liveability?
    Education access enables skill and knowledge development, enhancing individuals' lives and community development.
  • Fill in the blank: Most of Australia's population live on the ___________.
    Coast.
  • What makes a suburb liveable for families with young kids?
    tall buildings and traffic
    long work hours
    loud streets and clubs
    schools and parks
  • Why is safety especially important for families with children?
    more kids like loud areas
    families move often
    kids need protection
    adults drive
  • You move to Los Angeles for religious freedom
    Pull Factor
  • You move to an area with low crime area
    Pull Factor
  • T/F Economic factors “Economic factors refer to how many parks and rivers there are in a place.”
    False
    True
  • T/F Social factors “Social factors include things like family connections, culture, and community.”
    True
    False
  • T/F Accessibility “Accessibility means how easy it is to get to services like transport, hospitals and schools.”
    False
    True
  • Name one way that planting trees can improve liveability.
    Provide shade, improve air quality, reduce flooding and erosion, promote community spaces, etc.
  • Which suburb would be more liveable for someone who works in Southport?
    Coomera
    Benowa
    Mudgeeraba
    Nerang
  • T/F Remote “Remote means far away from cities or large towns.”
    True
    False
  • Why are services like hospitals important?
    they create pollution
    they help people stay healthy
    they reduce traffic
    they are nice to look at
  • What does safety mean in liveability?
    having alarms at home
    living far from others
    never going outside
    feeling secure and protected
  • Why are shops important in liveable places?
    they lower safety
    they are expensive
    they cause traffic
    they meet daily needs
  • Access to shops affects liveability because?
    it keeps people indoors
    people can get what they need easily
    it makes traffic worse
    it raises prices
  • You live in an apartment but the landlord will not fix the broken A/C unit so you move
    Push Factor
  • What helps people enjoy cultural life?
    traffic lights
    fast food outlets
    big factories
    events and museums
  • What is a rural area?
    The countryside with farms, not many buildings, and more natural spaces- Gilgandra, Moree, Coonabarabran, Narrabri, Walgett.
  • What is the definition of liveability?
    Liveability is quality of life in an area, considering factors like services, infrastructure, and safety.
  • Why do people want green spaces?
    they block roads
    they relax and improve health
    they are hard to clean
    they increase pollution
  • Identify one advantage and one disadvantage of living in the rural area.
    Advantage: Peaceful, natural environment. Disadvantage: Limited access to services, such as healthcare and education.
  • T/F Liveability “Liveability means how good the shopping is in a place.”
    False
    True
  • Why might refugees want to live in areas with others from the same culture?
    they like moving often
    it helps them feel at home
    they want to avoid others
    they prefer empty suburbs
  • How can high housing costs impact liveability?
    they reduce pollution
    they make it harder for low-income families to stay
    they improve school results
    they attract more tourists
  • Why is subjective perception important in liveability studies?
    it standardises planning rules
    people experience places differently based on values and needs
    it prevents population growth
    it gives objective rankings
  • T/F Services and facilities “Services and facilities are places like schools, hospitals, and bus stops.”
    True
    False
  • T/F Cultural heritage “Cultural heritage includes traditions, buildings, food, and festivals that reflect a group’s identity.”
    False
    True
  • How do liveability indices support urban policy?
    they increase media coverage
    they replace community consultation
    they promote tourism strategies
    they provide data to guide development priorities
  • Identify an example of a 'natural' environment.
    Beaches, mountains, natural open spaces, rivers, and national parks.
  • During WWII many Jewish people were persecuted by the Germans. Many Jews escaped to the Middle East or other parts of the world
    Push Factor
  • You are a farmer in Texas but there has not been a good rain fall in over 2 years. Your land is drying up and you have to relocate
    Push Factor
  • T/F Rural “Rural means a highly populated area with lots of apartments.”
    False
    True
  • You have lived up North for most of your life but leave to retire in Florida for the warm weather
    Pull Factor
  • How does public transport affect liveability?
    it helps people move around
    it creates noise
    it costs too much
    it makes streets smaller
  • What does PQE stand for?
    Pattern, Quantification and Exception.
  • Your new neighborhood was hi by a tornado and your house was destroyed. You relocate to your hometown.
    Push Factor
  • T/F Pull factors “Pull factors are the things that attract people to a new place, like good jobs and clean environment.”
    False
    True
  • You move to the United States for religious freedoms
    Pull Factor
  • What is an example of a cultural activity?
    driving to work
    watching the news
    visiting an art gallery
    shopping for clothes
  • What improves safety?
    fast roads
    street lights and good design
    tall buildings and fences
    loud music and events
  • Which city feature improves liveability?
    long commutes
    clean parks
    large factories
    noisy bars
  • You’re creating a list of the most important things that make a place good to live in. What are you developing?
    Livability criteria
    Bacteria criteria
    Sustainability criteria
    Accessibility criteria
  • T/F Pollution “Pollution includes things like air and water contamination that reduce environmental quality.”
    True
    False
  • What is an 'urban' area?
    A place with a high population, build up infrastructure, and many businesses operating- Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra., Hobart, Darwin.
  • Why does environmental quality matter?
    it reduces screen time
    clean air and green spaces improve health
    it creates more jobs
    it makes houses cheaper
  • What happens when green space is removed for development?
    public transport improves
    crime goes down
    safety improves
    liveability often decreases
  • A city builds a new train line to reduce travel time and connect people better. What are they trying to improve?
    Infastructure/accessability
    Infastructure/sustainability
    Infastructure/economic factors
    Infastructure/community connectedness
  • Better economy, better living conditions, political freedom, religious freedom, and educational opportunities
    Pull Factor
  • Which of these is NOT part of liveability?
    safety
    number of Instagram likes
    environmental quality
    access to services
  • Your parent is given a promotion at work. However, the job is in another state and your family will need to move.
    Pull Factor
  • T/F Inclusion “Inclusion means everyone feels welcome and can participate in community life.”
    False
    True
  • Why is equitable access important in assessing liveability?
    it encourages urban sprawl
    it reduces the need for transport
    it supports only wealthy communities
    it ensures all groups benefit from services
  • Why might a quiet neighbourhood be more appealing to older residents?
    less noise and stress
    more parking tickets
    more shops
    more chance of parties
  • How does public transportation impact a city's liveability?
    Public transportation improves liveability with efficient, affordable, eco-friendly travel, reducing congestion and pollution.
  • Would a hilly suburb with lots of stairs be liveable for someone with a disability? Why or why not?
    No — too many stairs and steep areas
    Yes - because disabled people like a challenge
    No - because disabled people don't like a challenge
    No - because disabled people are lazy
  • What makes a suburb liveable for families with young kids?
    schools and parks
    long work hours
    loud streets and clubs
    tall buildings and traffic
  • Why is feeling safe important?
    people want to feel secure
    it brings more people
    it makes things louder
    it raises taxes
  • T/F Sustainability “Sustainability means protecting the environment so people can continue living well in the future.”
    True
    False
  • T/F Social connectedness “Social connectedness means how safe the roads and bridges are.”
    False
    True
  • T/F Perception “Perception means the way someone sees or feels about a place, which might not be based on facts.”
    False
    True
  • What types of activities or places do older people not look for in a liveable suburb?
    race track
    quiet parks
    walking paths
    social clubs
  • What liveability factors might be important to teenagers or young adults?
    big houses and farms
    luxury cars and land
    public transport and jobs
    art galleries and statues
  • What does “access” mean in liveability?
    being able to reach something easily
    living alone
    getting online
    paying money
  • What is the role of public safety in determining a city's liveability?
    Public safety is crucial for liveability, ensuring security at home, work, and public spaces.
  • What makes a city culturally rich?
    museums and diverse communities
    shopping malls
    highways and tunnels
    tall offices
  • Can one suburb be liveable for one group but not another?
    yes-everyone likes the same things
    yes-different people need different things
    no-all suburbs are equal
    no-suburbs never change
  • Why might retirees want to live near healthcare services?
    Because retirees are old and lazy and no one else cares
    Because no else wants to live near healthcare services
    Retirees may need regular medical checkups/emergency care
    Young people don't need healthcare services
  • Identify an example of a 'built' environment.
    Buildings, landscapes areas like parks/gardens/neighbourhoods/cities, transport networks, and work/education/community services.
  • You have lost your job and the unemployment in your area is high. There are very few jobs available.
    Push Factor
  • You move your family from a poverty community, to a better place with food availability, and a better environment
    Pull Factor
  • Why might a place with poor public transport be less liveable?
    it makes walking easier
    people struggle to access jobs and services
    it reduces noise
    it improves health
  • The cost of gas is extreemly high and your commute to work is over an hour each way. You move closer to work to save money.
    Push Factor
  • A new car factory has moved 2 hours away from your home town. Moving your family closer to the factory would guarantee a new job with better wages
    Pull Factor
  • Why is access to healthcare important in determining liveability?
    Healthcare access ensures medical treatment and preventative care availability, promoting health and wellbeing.
  • How do green spaces contribute to liveability?
    Green spaces enhance liveability by providing recreation, promoting physical activity, and reducing pollution.
  • T/F Environmental factors “Environmental factors include crime, rent prices and job availability.”
    False
    True
  • Your bestfriend moved to a school an hour away to get away from a bully
    Push Factor
  • Maria’s family just moved to Sydney because her mum got a job in a hospital there. What kind of factor influenced their decision?
    Push factor/ economic factor
    Pull factor/ economic factor
    Pull factor/ social connectedness
    Push factor/ infrastructure
  • You were given a promotion at work which will cause you to move. You do not want to move but the company warns if you do not move, they will replace you
    Push Factor
  • The opposite of North-East?
    South-West
  • What kind of services do migrants or refugees need in a new suburb?
    free parking
    private schools only
    luxury stores and cafés
    language help and housing
  • How can a city's climate influence its liveability?
    Climate affects liveability by impacting comfort, outdoor activities, and health; extreme conditions decrease liveability.
  • You hear your cousin won’t move to a certain area because the crime rate is too high and there are no jobs. What are these factors?
    Pull factors
    Push factors
  • T/F Infrastructure “Infrastructure refers to cultural traditions like dance and language.”
    True
    False
  • How can safety be improved?
    less green space
    more advertisements
    more fences
    more lighting and police presence
  • Your house burned in a fire. Now you are looking for a new home
    Push Factor
  • What lowers liveability?
    nearby transport
    crime and pollution
    public libraries
    green space
  • You and your family love spending summer at your beach house. You decide to sell your house in Raleigh and move to the beach full time
    Pull Factor
  • How might gentrification affect liveability for low-income residents?
    it lowers pollution in outer suburbs
    it improves transport for everyone equally
    it increases cultural access
    it can reduce affordability and displace residents
  • T/F Community “A community is a group of people who live in the same place or share interests.”
    True
    False
  • True or False: Pollution has no impact on liveability.
    False.
  • What kind of place has low liveability?
    green and clean
    close to services
    quiet and walkable
    polluted and unsafe
  • How does pollution affect liveability?
    it lowers house prices
    it creates jobs
    it increases transport
    it lowers air quality and health
  • Liveability means judging a place based on what?
    opinions
    amount of traffic
    popularity
    particular criteria
  • T/F Push factors “Push factors are things that make people want to stay in a place, like family and safety.”
    False
    True
  • Why is connection to Country important for Indigenous Australians?
    it helps build businesses
    it helps them move away
    it’s part of culture and identity
    it’s good for farming
  • A student says their suburb is ‘ugly, noisy, and full of litter.’ What are they talking about?
    Pollution
    Perception
    Environmental quality
    Infrastructure
  • Name three factors that contribute to the liveability of a city.
    Three factors: healthcare access, education and job opportunities; safe infrastructure; clean environment.
  • What kind of public transport features do not help people with disabilities?
    lifts
    ramps
    low-floor buses
    stairs
  • Give an example of 'infrastructure'.
    Services and facilities: roads, transport, emergency services, water, sewage plants, airports, housing, entertainment facilities, electricity + communication
  • You live in Africa and there has been a conflict with the neighboring tribe. You feel that your tribe is in danger so you migrate farther south
    Push Factor
  • What does “criteria” mean?
    opinions only
    standards or rules to judge something
    random guesses
    personal bias
  • Why might a dirty environment lower liveability?
    it harms health and wellbeing
    it helps wildlife grow
    it improves business
    it makes roads wider
  • What is quantification in PQE?
    Specific numerical data or measurements to support the pattern identified. Can include statistics, percentages, or other numerical values.
  • A new school has been built in the area that offers more academic options
    Pull Factor
  • What liveability factors might be important to teenagers or young adults?
    art galleries and statues
    luxury cars and land
    big houses and farms
    public transport and jobs
  • Which of these is a key factor in liveability?
    environmental quality
    social media use
    number of restaurants
    mobile signal strength
  • How does urban planning influence liveability?
    it reduces cultural diversity
    it limits public access
    it ensures efficient use of space and resources
    it increases house prices
  • Which feature makes a suburb better for elderly people?
    loud nightclubs
    skateparks
    nearby medical centres
    steep hills
  • How do cultural activities help liveability?
    they create noise
    they reduce housing
    they remove parks
    they build community and enjoyment
  • What makes a place more liveable?
    good access to services
    noisy roads
    lots of advertisements
    abandoned buildings
  • A safe suburb with good schools would be best for?
    young couples with no kids
    families with children
    backpackers
    FIFO workers
  • You move down south for a new job, higher income, and better working conditions and facilities
    Pull Factor
  • Why might a quiet neighbourhood be more appealing to older residents?
    less noise and stress
    more shops
    more parking tickets
    more chance of parties
  • Which Australian state has the highest population?
    New South Wales.
  • A 'built' environment refers to human-made structures, facilities, and services. A '____________' environment refers to factors that occur without human-influence, in the _______________ world.
    Natural.
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