1.6 Implications

Question 1

Climate change

Answer 1

negative impact on individuals, families, communities and governments

Question 2

Rising sea levels HOW

Answer 2

o Rising sea levels -> people have to relocate -> leaving schools or employment with social connections -> reduced opportunities to maintain meaningful interactions
o Rising sea levels -> decreased land for farming (for crops, animals) -> farmers unable to continue their fulfilling employment -> reduced sense of purpose in life

Question 3

Changing weather + patterns extreme weather events HOW

Answer 3

o Changing weather patterns -> more mosquitoes present due to humid environment -> more infectious diseases spread by mosquitoes
o Extreme temperatures -> growth of many crops affected such -> lowered levels of food security -> stress and anxiety

Question 4

Conflict HOW

Answer 4

o Conflict -> physical injuries -> inability to attend work/school -> unable to maintain social connections
o Conflict -> physical environment such as healthcare clinics can be destroyed -> unable to seek medical help for injuries -> stress and anxiety from reduced lack of access to healthcare
o Conflict -> electricity supplies can be destroyed -> inability to use electricity to safely and hygienically store and cook food (e.g refrigeration) -> increased risk of foodborne illnesses such as salmonella

Question 5

Conflict (Displaced people)

Answer 5

those who are forced to leave their home because of war or persecution

Question 6

Mass migration

Answer 6

refers to movement of large groups of people from one geographical area to another and includes refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons and stateless people

Question 7

Mass migration HOW

Answer 7

o Mass migration -> spread infectious diseases from one country to another
o Mass migration -> having to move geographical locations -> children drop out of school -> unable to maintain social connections
o Mass migration -> women forced into sex-work -> increased risk of violence -> stress and anxiety to gain income for necessary supplies
o Mass migration -> forced into crowded and unsanitary living conditions in refugee camps -> outbreaks of communicable diseases

Question 8

World trade

Answer 8

the exchange of goods and services between countries

Question 9

World trade +

Answer 9

+ Fosters economic growth
+ Reduces poverty
+ Provides employment for local workers

Question 10

World trade -

Answer 10

• Overuse of pesticides can lead to environmental degradation
• Incorrect disposal of industrial waste can lead to environmental contamination
• Few OH&S rules exist, leaving women and children forced to work in dangerous conditions for low pay

Question 11

World Trade HOW

Question 12

Tourism

Answer 12

the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services

Question 13

Tourism +

Answer 13

+ Promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth
+ Contributes to social inclusiveness and employment
+ Resource efficiency and environmental protection

Question 14

Tourism -

Answer 14

• Cause overcrowding
• Disposal of liquid and solid wastes generated by tourism industry may strain capacity of local infrastructure

Question 15

Tourism HOW

Answer 15

o Tourism -> promotes employment from tourism industry such as hotel staff -> ability to earn an income and purchase resources such as healthcare -> reduce poverty
o Tourism -> money from tourism can be invested in maternal health -> increased chance of surviving child birth -> achieve gender equality

Question 16

Digital technologies

Answer 16

tools, systems and devices that can generate, create, store or process data

Question 17

Digital technologies +

Answer 17

+ Increased connection
+ Increased access to sharing of health-related information

Question 18

Digital technologies -

Answer 18

• Privacy
  -Safety of young children (cyberbullying)

Question 19

Digital technologies HOW

Answer 19

o Digital technologies -> ability to register births, deaths and marriages -> ensures people have access education -> ability to form and maintain relationships
o Digital technologies -> ability to register births, deaths and marriages -> ensures people have access to legal protection, education and basic human rights -> protects individuals from experiencing physical violence from human trafficking
o Digital technologies -> mobile phone technologies such as SMS services can be used as a sign of warnings of an impending emergency -> individuals able to prepare for natural disasters -> reduces stress and anxiety