Definition and Measurement of Human Wellbeing
What are the two types of wellbeing requirements, and give two examples for each?
Primary (e.g. clean water, food), Secondary (e.g. education, income)
Is Japan a developed or developing country?
Developed
What is the difference between the epicenter and the focus of an earthquake?
Focus: underground origin point, where the earthquake starts.
Epicenter: point directly above focus on Earth’s surface.
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located, and how long is it?
Off the coast of Queensland, NortheasternAustralia; around 2,300 km long.
What is the current topic?
Wellbeing
Why might wellbeing levels vary between different countries or communities? Give two possible reasons.
Differences in income, healthcare, education, or resources.
What are the three main layers of the Earth?
Crust, Mantle, Core
Give one direct and two indirect impacts of earthquakes.
Direct: Human Impact, Infrastructure Damage Indirect: Psychological Impact, Economic Impact, Social Impact, Environmental Impact
List three ways the Great Barrier Reef contributes to human wellbeing.
Provides food (seafood), supports jobs (tourism), and brings peace/cultural value.
When will you start next term?
(Specific to date)
22 April 2025
What are the two measures of wellbeing and what are the differences? Give an example of each.
Quantitative = the amount (“how much”), e.g. income
Qualitative = the standard (“how good”), e.g. Overload Level
What are two reasons why people in Japan live longer than in the Edo period?
Better diet and improved healthcare/pension system.
Why does Japan experience so many earthquakes? (Mention their Names)
Japan sits at the boundary of 4 plates: Pacific Plate, Philippine Sea Plate, North American Plate, and Eurasian Plate.
What is coral bleaching, and what causes it?
When coral turns white due to heat stress (caused by rising ocean temperatures).
Name Dandenong High's 7 Houses
- Banksia
- Callistemon
- Darwinia
- Eucalyptus
- Fern
- Grevillea
- Hakea
What are the three dimensions included in the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Life expectancy, expected years of schooling, and Gross National Income (GNI).
List three negative impacts of Japan’s overwork culture on wellbeing.
Mental health issues (e.g. depressive disorder), physical health problems (e.g. heart disease), and social isolation.
List three methods Japan uses to prepare for earthquakes.
Earthquake-resistant buildings, early warning systems, and earthquake drills.
Give three examples of human activities that damage the reef.
Stepping on coral, throwing plastic in the sea, using harmful sunscreen.
What is Mr Quoc and Miss Angel studying now?
Teaching
According to the Indigenous perspective, name three things that define wellbeing.
Connection to land, cultural practices, and strong community relationships
Which sector is the major economic sector in Japan, and what industries are included in this sector? (Give Three examples)
Tertiary sector; includes tourism and education (also healthcare, services).
Imagine an earthquake happens when you are doing your homework at home. What are three ways you should take to protect yourself?
Hide under a sturdy table, stay away from windows/heavy objects, evacuate to open space.
How can students like you help protect the Great Barrier Reef? List four realistic actions.
Use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid littering, learn and spread awareness, Choose sustainable seafood
What subjects is Miss Dong teaching now? (Three of them)
Humanity, Accounting, Economics