Geography

Question 1

Human wellbeing

Answer 1

ability of people to access the things they need in order to live a happy, healthy and contented life.

Question 2

Biblical view

Answer 2

We have been given money as a gift to use. We should follow the bible and Jesus’ example. Above all love our neighbour as ourselves and use our resources accordingly

Question 3

Biblical view on poverty

Answer 3

Poverty is the result of sinful choices, sin of others and our fallen state
We need to respond to urgent human needs with the gospel
We should have compassion, and use our riches to glorify the Lord

Question 4

external factors

Answer 4

legacy of history
trade imbalances
transnational corporations
dependency on development assistance
- bilateral aid (governments)
- multilateral aid (institutions)
- non-government aid

Question 5

internal factors

Answer 5

population growth
resource base
political instability
debt burdens
militarization
environmental degradation
compounding issues

Question 6

wellbeing indicators

Answer 6

Human development index (HDI)
- income
- life expentancy
- education
Better life index
- GDP
- job security
- air quality
Sustainability index
- environmental performance index

Question 7

Factors affecting wellbeing

Answer 7

Wealth
- purchasing power
- poverty line
Health
- Clean air
- Clean water
- Nutritious food
Education
- provides knowledge, which cannot be lost
- system barrier
- attendance barrier
- social barriers

Question 8

Wellbeing issues

Answer 8

Poverty
Low per capita income
Lack of adequate shelter
Lack of access to clean water and sanitation
Dietary deficiencies
Low life expectancy
Low access to health services
High maternal mortality rates
High infant mortality rates
Relatively high levels of illiteracy
High rates of population growth
Child exploitation
Indebtedness
Rural-urban inequality
Low levels of technology
Low levels of energy consumption
Lack of commitment to environmental sustainability

Question 9

Child exploitation

Answer 9

Child labour
Child trafficking
Child marriage
Sexual exploitation
Child soldiers
Slavery

Question 10

NGO’s

Answer 10

Non-profit organization Typically task oriented, driven by people with common interest
Most NGO’s aim to improve the wellbeing of all humans