Human Wellbeing

Question 1

I can identify the definition of

wellbeing?

Answer 1

The ability of people to access things they need in order to live happy, healthy and contented lives.

Question 2

I can identify primary needs?

Answer 2

Fresh water, secure food supply, shelter, clothing, and safety.

Question 3

I can identify secondary needs?

Answer 3

Good health, the ability to make a decent living, and access to education.

Question 4

I can identify the two most
common measures of
wellbeing?

Answer 4

GDP and literacy rates

Question 5

I can identify the rural-urban

divide?

Answer 5

People in rural areas have fewer education and employment opportunities and less access to health services and medical care.

Question 6

I can Identify Australia’s HDI

ratings?

Answer 6

In 2015, UN Human Development Report placed Australia second in HDI ratings.

Question 7

I can identify the climate
conditions that attract
populations?

Answer 7

Places with mild temperatures and reliable rainfall tend to be more densely populated.

Question 8

I can identify the main purpose
of the United Nations and the
Millennium Development
Goals?

Answer 8

To end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change. They also aim to improve wellbeing across the world.

Question 9

I can identify the different
types of aid given by the
United Nations?

Answer 9

Support global peace, security, and development efforts, and provide humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Question 10

I can identify the main reasons
for lower life expectancy in
developing countries?

Answer 10

Poverty.
Homelessness.
Lack of education.
Alcohol
Presence of diseases, poor water and food security, and poor access to health.

Question 11

What is life expectancy?

Answer 11

It is the statistical measure of the average number of years a person in an area or population can expect to live, expressed in years.

Question 12

I can outline the importance of
natural resources on improving
wellbeing?

Answer 12

The more natural resources a country has access to, the more wealth that is generated throughout that country, more wealth results in a higher level of wellbeing.

Question 13

I can explain the impacts of
access to natural resources in a
country on the wellbeing of its
people?

Answer 13

The amount of wealth a country has affects the countries well-being. When a country has greater access to natural resources the countries wealth dramatically increases, and vice versa. This ultimately increases the well-being of the people living in a country.

Question 14

I can identify the life
expectancy of males and
females in Australia?

Answer 14

84 females

80 males

Question 15

I can identify the nature of

conflict in the 21st century?

Answer 15

In the 21’st century, the main reason for conflict within countries is the fight for resources.

Question 16

I can explain the impacts of
health, wealth and education
on human wellbeing?