5.1 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What are the five main groups of factors that affect wellbeing?
Environmental, social, economic, historical, and political factors.
These groups help to categorize the complex reasons behind variations in wellbeing.
What environmental factors affect wellbeing?
Suitability of land for agriculture, climate, and presence of natural resources.
These factors can either enhance or limit the wellbeing of populations.
How can good growing conditions impact wellbeing?
They ensure that food is plentiful and contribute to wealth and industry through mineral resources.
This highlights the importance of agricultural and natural resource availability.
What are some examples of human factors that affect wellbeing?
Population size, cultural norms, laws regulating business and trade, historical events, political systems, and wars.
These factors illustrate how human activities and structures influence quality of life.
How do long periods of stability affect living conditions?
They allow for great improvements in living conditions.
Stability can lead to better access to resources and overall wellbeing.
What impact does ongoing conflict have on wellbeing?
It can lead to decades of corruption and persecution, limiting access to resources like water, food, and healthcare.
This underlines the detrimental effects of instability on quality of life.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of the land for agriculture is an environmental factor affecting wellbeing.
suitability
True or False: Historical events can influence the wellbeing of a population.
True
What are some consequences of poor soils and unreliable rainfall?
They limit people’s wellbeing by affecting food availability and economic stability.
Such environmental challenges can severely impact a community’s quality of life.
Fill in the blank: Human factors that affect wellbeing include cultural norms and _______.
political systems
How does access to resources impact quality of life?
Limited access affects overall wellbeing and living conditions.
Essential resources such as water, food, and healthcare are critical for a decent quality of life.
