Geography 10: Well Being

Question 1

Quantitative indicator

Answer 1

Easily measured & stated numerically eg: annual income/ # doctors in country

Question 2

Qualitative indicators

Answer 2

Descriptions/ distinctions that based on characteristics eg: security & freedom

Question 3

5 categories of wellbeing indicators

Answer 3

Social, political, econom. , Env & tech

Question 4

Social indicators

Answer 4

Measure demographic, social & health indicators eg: pop. Growth , literacy & life expectancy

Question 5

Political

Answer 5

Measure effective governance & opportunity to live & work safely eg: defence expenditure & female parliamentarians

Question 6

Economic

Answer 6

Measure income& employment - help quantify living standards eg: Gross National Income

Question 7

Environmental

Answer 7

Assess Nat & man-made Env resources eg: access to fresh water & CO2 emissions

Question 8

Technological

Answer 8

Measure of level of tech, mechanisation, access to electricity& Internet

Question 9

Wellbeing

Answer 9

Good/satisfactory conditions of existence; a state characterised by health, happiness, prosperity & welfare