Wellbeing
What are three basic human needs required for wellbeing?
Fresh water, food, shelter, clothing, and safety.
What is one example of a human activity that changes the land?
Deforestation: Removing forests for farming or cities.
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product.
What year did Aboriginal Australians gain the right to vote in federal elections?
1962.
Who gave the Redfern Park speech in 1992?
Prime Minister Paul Keating.
Which three key aspects do geographers commonly use to assess wellbeing?
Wealth, health, and education.
Name the three main categories of environmental change.
Land, atmosphere, and water.
What does an increase in GDP generally indicate about the economy?
It shows that the economy is growing and more goods and services are being produced.
Who led the Wave Hill walk-off in 1966?
Vincent Lingiari.
What was the main message of the Redfern speech?
He acknowledged the injustices done to Indigenous Australians by settlers and governments.
What does HDI stand for and what does it measure?
Human Development Index; it measures a country's average achievements in health, education, and income.
What is land degradation and how does it affect farming?
Land degradation is the decline in land quality and fertility, reducing productivity and the ability to grow food.
What is inflation, and what causes it to rise?
Inflation is the general rise in prices. It can be caused by high demand for goods and services or rising production costs.
Why was the Wave Hill walk-off significant to the land rights movement?
It brought national attention to land rights and led to the eventual return of land to the Gurindji people.
Why did John Howard refuse to make a formal apology in 1997?
He believed current generations should not apologize for past actions they didn’t commit.
What are some limitations of GDP alone being an indicator of wellbeing?
GDP doesn't reflect inequality, environmental impacts, or quality of life factors like happiness or cultural values.
What human activities contribute to atmospheric degradation, and what are two major consequences?"
Burning fossil fuels and releasing chemicals into the air contribute to atmospheric degradation, leading to climate change and damage to the ozone layer
What are the signs that an economy might be entering a recession?
Signs include falling GDP for two or more quarters, rising unemployment, and reduced consumer spending.
What was the purpose of the 1967 referendum?
To include Aboriginal people in the census and allow the federal government to make laws for them.
What is Sorry Day and when is it held?
A day to remember the Stolen Generations, held on 26 May each year.
How do foreign aid and NGOs help improve wellbeing in less developed countries?"
They provide access to basic needs like health care, clean water, education, and emergency aid, helping reduce poverty and support long-term development."
What are the differences between egocentric and ecocentric worldviews, give a statement for both.
Egocentric views prioritise personal benefit over the environment e.g., "Nature exists to serve me." Ecocentric views prioritise environmental preservation e.g., "All life has equal value."
What economic conditions define a depression compared to a recession?
A depression lasts two or more years with high unemployment and little economic activity; a recession lasts at least two quarters.
What did Gough Whitlam symbolically do in 1975 to return land to the Gurindji people?
He poured earth into Lingiari’s hand to symbolically return land to the Gurindji people.
Compare Keating’s and Howard’s approaches to reconciliation.
Keating acknowledged past wrongs and sought healing; Howard refused a formal apology, focusing on moving forward without assigning blame.