Human wellbeing and development part 1

Question 1

what is wellbeing?

Answer 1

the ability of people to access the things they need to live happy, healthy life.

Question 2

list some primary requirements for life?(5)

Answer 2

freshwater
secure food supply
shelter
clothing
safety

Question 3

list some secondary requirements for life?(3)

Answer 3

good health
wealth
education

Question 4

what are primary requirements for life?

Answer 4

the basic requirements for life are the same

Question 5

how is human well being traditionally defined

Answer 5

a measure of development, defined by the rate of economic growth.

Question 6

how do we provide a more complete measurement of human well-being and development?(4)

Answer 6

use many global indicators and bench markers including: 
Gross domestic product (Gdp)
literacy levels
life expectancy
hunger

Question 7

what are the three most important variables and that influence global indicators

Answer 7

wealth
health
education

Question 8

using the traditional method how are countries classified

Answer 8

developed countries have more goods and services produced

Question 9

what is economic development

Answer 9

development of capitalism

Question 10

what is sustainable development

Answer 10

using resources to meet the needs of the present generation without damaging the resources for future generations needs

Question 11

what does gdp provide for a geographer

Answer 11

a measure of the total market value of all good and services produced in a country each year

Question 12

what do literacy rates provide for a geographer

Answer 12

it indicates the number of people in a population who can read and write

Question 13

are universal indicators enough to analyse a countries wellbeing

Answer 13

no it doesn’t as they don’t account for peoples feelings or there satisfaction of where they live.