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What do geographers define as wellbeing?
What do geographers define as wellbeing?
- The ability to earn a high income
- The ability to travel around the world
- The ability to access luxurious goods and services
- The ability of people to access the things they need to live happy, healthy and contended lives (correct)
What are the primary requirements for wellbeing?
What are the primary requirements for wellbeing?
- Ability to make friends, form relationships, and have hobbies
- Good health, education, and wealth
- Access to social media, smartphones, and internet
- Freshwater, food supply, shelter, clothing, and safety (correct)
What is the main factor that determines our access to basic necessities of life?
What is the main factor that determines our access to basic necessities of life?
- Our social status and connections
- Our degree of wealth and our ability to earn a living (correct)
- Our physical health and fitness
- Our level of education
What is one of the ways to generate wealth?
What is one of the ways to generate wealth?
What is the estimated percentage of the world's assets owned by the wealthiest 1% of adults?
What is the estimated percentage of the world's assets owned by the wealthiest 1% of adults?
What is the relationship between wealth and accessing goods and services?
What is the relationship between wealth and accessing goods and services?
What are the three most important variables that influence levels of wellbeing around the world today?
What are the three most important variables that influence levels of wellbeing around the world today?
What is affected by a range of factors according to the content?
What is affected by a range of factors according to the content?
What are the essential factors that contribute to a healthy life?
What are the essential factors that contribute to a healthy life?
What is a major obstacle to accessing education in many countries?
What is a major obstacle to accessing education in many countries?
Why is education important for improving wellbeing?
Why is education important for improving wellbeing?
What is a challenge faced by girls in accessing education?
What is a challenge faced by girls in accessing education?
What is a result of increased access to education?
What is a result of increased access to education?
What is compulsory in wealthy countries such as Australia and the United States?
What is compulsory in wealthy countries such as Australia and the United States?
What has increased in Sub-Saharan Africa between 1999 and 2010?
What has increased in Sub-Saharan Africa between 1999 and 2010?
What is a benefit of education?
What is a benefit of education?
Study Notes
Geographers' Definition of Wellbeing
- Wellbeing is defined as the ability of people to access the things they need to live happy, healthy, and contented lives.
Primary Requirements for Wellbeing
- Freshwater
- A secure food supply
- Shelter
- Clothing
- Safety
Secondary Requirements for Wellbeing
- Good health
- The ability to make a decent living
- Access to education
Variations in Human Wellbeing
- Many people struggle to access basic necessities like food and water
- Lack of access to good healthcare and education leads to variations in wellbeing
- Geographers study these variations and explore reasons for them
Important Variables that Influence Wellbeing
- Wealth
- Health
- Education
Wealth and Wellbeing
- Wealth is generated through producing and selling things, earning wages, making investments, and owning assets
- Access to basic necessities is determined by wealth and the ability to earn a living
- Huge variations in wealth exist globally, with the wealthiest 1% owning 40% of the world's assets
Health and Wellbeing
- Human health is affected by clean air, clean water, and a secure supply of nutritious food
- Ability to treat and control diseases, provide healthcare, and care for the vulnerable is also important
- Access to healthcare is vital during natural disasters and human-made disasters
Education and Wellbeing
- Access to formal education is key to improving wellbeing
- Education provides access to more services, better jobs, and higher wages
- Education increases people's self-esteem and control over their future
- In many countries, poverty and conflict are barriers to education, especially for girls
- Despite obstacles, the rate of schooling and literacy is increasing globally
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Description
This quiz assesses understanding of the concept of wellbeing in geography, including primary and secondary needs that impact an individual's quality of life.
