Spatial Variations in Human Wellbeing

Question 1

Environmental factors which cause spacial variation in Human Wellbeing

Answer 1

• Climate
• Access to natural resources
• Suitability of the land for agriculture

Question 2

Human factors which cause variation in Human wellbeing

Answer 2

• Social
• Political (political system)
• Historical (war)
• Economic (HDI, trade, value of currency BMI)

Question 3

What type of government is North Korea

Answer 3

north korea is a communist totalitarian government, entirely ruled by Kim Jong Un

Question 4

Describe living conditions in North Korea

Answer 4

The form of government theoretically permits no individual freedom, limiting human rights including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, political opposition, independent media, trade unions.
Government also commits several violations including extermination, murder, enslavement, torture, rape and forced abortions.

Question 5

how is wellbeing affecting in North Korea

Answer 5

This political control has significantly affecting wellbeing, restricting and subjecting people to strict rules and regulations with extreme punishment, causing an overwhelming sense of fear and anxiety.

Question 6

What type of government is South Korea

Answer 6

South Korea is a centralized democratic republic, working under a presidential system

Question 7

Living conditions in South Korea

Answer 7

Public medical care with high quality service

large culture of free expression, promoted through music, art, religion ect.

Question 8

South Korea’s economy

Answer 8

The world’s 12 largest economy in terms of GDP

Question 9

North vs South life expectancy

Answer 9

South Koreans live 10 years longer then NK

Question 10

Similarities between NK and SK

Answer 10

similar geological location, climate, soils, topography and mineral resources