Human Wellbeing

Question 1

Indicators with India (extended response)

Answer 1

HDI: 0.640
Life expectancy: 68.8
Education: 12.3 years
GNI: $6,353
Employment: 51.9
Population: 1,339.2 million

Question 2

Indicators with Australia (extended response)

Answer 2

HDI: 0.939
Life expectancy: 83.1 
Employment: 61.1 
Population: 24.6 million 
Education: 22.9 years 
GNI: $43,500

Question 3

What is human well being?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Factors that influence human well being in Australia

Extended response

Answer 4

Infrastructure
Transport
Recreational space
Shelter

Question 5

Locations in Australia where factors influence human well being (compare rural areas to urban areas) -extended response

Answer 5

Rural areas in Australia have lower levels of well being than people in urban areas. People in rural areas have fewer education and employment opportunities. They also have less access to health services and medical care. Urban areas have schools, transport, and more shelter

Question 6

What is the difference between the HDI of Australia and India

Answer 6

Australia has higher life expectancy, employment rate, education and GNI than India. While India’s population is higher than Australians

Question 7

What is the human development index

Answer 7

It’s a summary measure of average achievement of human development: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable and have a decent standard of living

Question 8

What is the HDI composed of ?

Answer 8

GDP
life expectancy
Education

Question 9

Describe human wellbeing in rural areas of Australia (extended response)

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What are the ongoing issues associated with rural areas

Answer 10

Less access to health services
Suffer from chronic health conditions
Higher risk of injury