Economic Impacts
Identify what GDP stands for
Gross Domestic Product
Identify one consequence of high crime rates on a community’s wellbeing
Sample answers: increased fear, reduced trust among neighbors, limited freedom of movement, limited social interactions
Identify two causes of air pollution
Example answers: fumes from transportation vehicles, coal-powered electricity, factory exhaust, bushfire smoke, cooking methods,
Name one developed country and one developing country
Developed country examples: Australia, USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Singapore, Netherlands, Japan, South Korea
Developing country examples: Algeria, Benin, Bolivia, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Liberia, Libya, South Sudan, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Malawi
Name three factors that contribute to a high standard of living
Example answers: access to education, free healthcare, low crime, high life expectancy, low pollution, low cost of living
Identify 5 global currencies
Example answers: AUD, USD, euro, yen (Japan), rupee (India), peso (used differently in a variety of South American countries), pound sterling (United Kingdom)
Identify two measures of human wellbeing that are used to compare global statistics
Example answers: Human Development Index, World Happiness Report, life expectancy
Outline three strategies that reduce household water waste
Example answers: taking quicker showers, using sustainable dishwasher settings, using sustainable washing machine settings, repairing leaks, turning off the tap, reusing household water to hydrate plants
Compare and contrast the terms 'developed nation' and 'developing nation'.
Developed countries have high levels of economic prosperity, technological advancements, and infrastructure. They typically have well-established healthcare and education systems, stable political structures, and high standards of living. On the other hand, developing countries face various challenges such as poverty, limited access to education and healthcare, inadequate infrastructure, and political instability. These countries are characterized by a lower GDP per capita, higher levels of unemployment, and a greater reliance on agriculture and natural resources.
Define the term 'quality of life'.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, quality of life is "the standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual or group".
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Describe how discrimination in an area impacts a targeted resident's wellbeing
It can lead to stress and reduced self-esteem. It can also limit access to opportunities such as employment, healthcare, education and more.
List three disadvantages of poor waste management in urban communities
Sample answers: leads to pollution, contributes to a lack of sanitation, spreads a poor smell, encourages disease-carrying pets, quickens the spread of disease between people
Describe one economic challenge faced by landlocked developing countries
Their geographical isolation from other nations limits access to trade routes and global markets, subsequently hindering economic growth.
Explain why infrastructure is important for national development
It boosts economic activity by facilitating transportation, communication, and access to services.
Describe how can access to affordable childcare services impacts a family's economic wellbeing
It enables parent to go to work, increasing household income and reducing financial stress.
Explain how having a strong connection to the local community improves human wellbeing
Communities combat loneliness, offer collective support and provide a sense of belonging. These improve a person's emotional health as they experience more joy. They also improve one's social health as they learn to bond with others.
Describe how rising sea levels impact human wellbeing
* Impacts physical health by increasing exposure to water-borne illnesses
* Impacts social health as people in low housing are displaced
* Damaged roads and infrastructure block access to resources (education, healthcare, work, shops, etc)
* Displacement can lead to anxiety, depression or PTSD
Choose one advantage of living in a developed nation and describe how it has a positive impact on human wellbeing
Answers will vary depending on chosen advantage.
Sample answer: Living in a developed nation improves access to education. This education helps individuals to find employment and earn enough money to live comfortably.
Explain the wellbeing challenges faced by people living in desert regions
Residents of desert regions are at risk of poor health due to water scarcity, extreme temperatures and limited vegetation/food resources
Explain how government investment in public transportation improves human wellbeing
It increases access to numerous resources, including jobs, education, healthcare and more. It also reduces commuting stress and lowers household transportation costs.
Explain how volunteering benefits both the individual and the community
It provides the individual with a sense of purpose and connection to the community. It also equips the charity to continue their work more effectively.
Explain how climate change contributes to food insecurity
Climate change increases the frequency of extreme weather events like droughts and floods, thereby disrupting growing seasons and damaging crops.
Explain how literacy rates reflect a country's level of development
Higher literacy rates often indicate strong education rates, which then improves access to resources such as employment, healthcare and more. These features are all consistent with developed nations, whereas developing nations often have lower literacy rates due to poor education systems.
Outline the Danish concept of 'hygge' and explain its impact on human wellbeing
The Oxford Dictionary defines 'hygge' as a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being; contentment from simple pleasures, such as warmth, food, friends, etc.
This idea improves human wellbeing by boosting emotional health and encouraging social health as people bond over this shared feeling.