AOS 2 U4

Question 1

sustainability

Answer 1

to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 2

economic sustainability

Answer 2

means ensuring that average income in all countries is adequate to sustain a decent standard of living and continue to rise in line with inflation and living costs in the future.

Question 3

social sustainability

Answer 3

it is creating an equitable society that meets the needs of all citizens and can be maintained indefinitely.

Question 4

environmental sustainability

Answer 4

relates to ensuring the natural environment is used in a way that will preserve resources into the future.

Question 5

indicators of HI

Answer 5

life expectancy at birth
mean years of schooling
expected years of schooling
gross national income per capita

Question 6

what is HDI

Answer 6

it reflects the richness of human life and the opportunities available to people.
creating an environment where people can develop to their full potential.
the purpose is to make people, not the country’s income the focus.

Question 7

buzz words

Answer 7

develop to their full potential
lead productive lives
access to knowledge, health
participate in decision that affect their lives.

Question 8

limitations of HDI

Answer 8

doesn’t include survey data, so the feelings of people regarding their lives and issues faced in the community aren’t reflected.

Question 9

advantages of HDI

Answer 9

provides an indication of opportunities for education, which reflects access to knowledge.
takes into account average income, reflecting the ability to access resources required for a decent standard of living.