Improving Human Wellbeing
Geographic Tools/Measurements of Wellbeing
Random Trivia
100

What are the three main needs for health?

Adequate nutrition (food), drinkable water, and clean air.
100
Which country uses the GNH?

Bhutan.

100

What is Mario and Luigi's occupation?

Plumbers

200

What are 2 causes for the spatial variation in human wellbeing?

Culture, religion, wealth, population growth, access to resources, education, economic development, etc.

200
What does GDP stand for?

Gross Domestic Product.

200

What is the name for the crime of lying under oath?

Perjury.

300

Explain the importance of education for human wellbeing.

By obtaining an education, individuals are better able to understand and participate in the world around them. Education is linked to higher feelings of self worth, confidence and wellbeing.

300

Name three of the wellbeing indicators studied.

GDP, GNH, HDI.


(other answers may be accepted)

300

What disease is associated with hydrophobia?

Human Rabies.

400

What are the three keythings that influence Human Wellbeing?

Wealth, Health, Education.

400

What is a Literacy Rate and what does it indicate?

A literacy rate is the proportion of the adult population (15+) which are literate, and is expressed as a percentage of the corresponding population.


This indicates how well inhabitants of a country can read and write.

400

What metallic element, starting with C, is used to make blue pigments?

Cobalt.

500

What is the definition of wellbeing in geography?

Wellbeing: in a geographical sense, is the ability of people to access the things they need in order to live happy, healthy and contented lives.

500

Give four different things that GDP does not account for.

Health of the population, distribution of wealth, environmental impact, and scarcity of resources.

(other answers may be accepted) (MAYBE)

500

What is the word for a pile of rocks that marks a hiking trail?

Cairns.