General Concepts of Liveability

What does the term “liveability” primarily refer to?

• Economic wealth

• Environmental resources

• Quality of life in a place

• Political power

Which of the following is NOT a typical factor in measuring liveability?

• Access to services

• Climate change

• Safety and stability

• Education

Which organization publishes the Global Liveability Index?

• World Bank

• United Nations

• Economist Intelligence Unit

• International Monetary Fund

What type of cities typically score high in global liveability rankings?

• Large, highly industrialized cities

• Small, isolated rural towns

• Cities with good infrastructure and healthcare

• Cities in conflict zones

Which of the following best describes the purpose of liveability indices?

• To rank countries by GDP

• To identify tourist destinations

• To compare cities based on quality of life

• To classify environmental disasters

Liveability is most closely related to which geographical concept?

• Sustainability

• Spatial distribution

• Urbanization

• Human wellbeing

Which of these would negatively impact a city's liveability?

• High levels of air pollution

• Affordable housing

• Low crime rate

• Quality education

An effective public transport system is important for liveability because:

• It increases carbon emissions

• It reduces the number of schools

• It improves accessibility and mobility

• It lowers house prices

Which of the following indicators would be considered economic in a liveability index?

• Unemployment rate

• Hospital access

• Public safety

• Green space availability

A high liveability score usually means:

• Few people live there

• The city is expensive

• Quality of life is good

• There is little development