B3

Question 1

What is pollution and how does it enter the body?

Answer 1

Pollution occurs when harmful substances enter the air, making it unsafe to breathe. These pollutants can get into the body through the nose, mouth, or skin.

Question 2

what are the 2 types of pollution?

Answer 2

Types of Pollution

🔹 Indoor Pollution – Comes from things inside buildings, like:
- Cleaning sprays and chemicals
- Aerosols (e.g., air fresheners)
- Cigarette smoke
- Mould and bacteria

🔹 Outdoor Pollution – Found outside, caused by things like:
- Traffic fumes from cars and buses
- Smoke from factories and homes
- Pesticides used on plants

Question 3

what are conditions caused by pollutants?

Answer 3

• respiratory -> Bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, lung cancer
• Cardvascular problems -> artery blockage, heart attack
• allergies -> wheezing, allergic rhintis, , rashes, anaphylictic shock

Question 4

what are the effeccts of poor housing conditions?

Answer 4

• poor ventialtion/ damp and mould -> respiratory disorders (e.g., asthma, lung infections) 📝 Example: A child living in a damp home may develop breathing problems due to mould exposure.
• overcrowding -> anxiety/depresison, constant stress leads to incresed blood pressure and heart problems
• poor sanitation/vermin -> high risk of infection e.g., stomach bugs, skin conditions)
• lack of outdoor space -> cardivascualr problems (e.g., heart disease, obesity) 📝 Example: A child with no safe outdoor space may get less exercise, increasing the risk of heart issues
• inadequate heating ->Hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature) 📝 Example: An elderly person in a cold home may struggle to stay warm, leading to hypothermia

Question 5

economic factors - income expenditure

Answer 5

• amount of money coming in -income
• money going out -expenditure
• people who don’t have money to pay for basic resources eg clothes, food, housing are lining in absolute poverty
• people who can afford basic resources but nothing else are living in relative poverty

Question 6

Economic factors - peopple who have a low income

Answer 6

Economic factors - peopple who have a low income

• 👨‍👩‍👧 lone parent families (Single parents)
• 💼unemployed people
• 👵older people - retired with little or no income
• 🏥sick people, people with disabilties
• 👨‍👩‍👦 Families with Single Parents – Often rely on benefits or low wages.
• 🔨unskilled couples - work basic, low paying jobs

Question 7

Economic - disadvantages of poverty

Answer 7

• poverty is associated with being a victim of crime
• poorer communities are more likely to live in polluted areas
• poor people have an increased risk of dying young

Question 8

B3
economic pro con

❓ How does income affect physical health?
❓ What impact does wealth have on education?
❓ How does financial stability affect emotional well-being?
❓ Why might poverty lead to social isolation?

Answer 8

Economic factors affect physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development in both positive and negative ways. Here’s a simple breakdown with examples:

Physical Development
✅ Positive: Good income allows access to healthy food, medical care, and a safe home, improving overall health. ❌ Negative: Poverty can lead to poor nutrition, limited healthcare, and bad living conditions, increasing health risks. 📝 Example: A child from a rich family eats balanced meals and sees a doctor regularly, staying healthy. A child in poverty may eat cheap processed food, leading to malnutrition.

Intellectual Development
✅ Positive: Wealth provides access to good education, learning resources, and opportunities to develop skills. ❌ Negative: Limited money can mean poor-quality schooling, fewer learning tools eg books, and difficulty succeeding in studies (less support). 📝 Example:A student with money gets extra tutoring and improves grades. A poor student lacks resources and struggles.

Emotional Development
✅ Positive: Financial stability lowers stress and anxiety, helping with emotional well-being and confidence. ❌ Negative: Money struggles can cause stress, insecurity, and mental health issues, affecting emotional stability. 📝 Example:
A teenager in a stable home feels safe, has fewer worries. A child in a poor home worries about family money porblems.

Social Development
✅ Positive: Economic stability allows people to join activities, make friends, and socialize easily. ❌ Negative: Poverty can lead fewer opportunities -> isolation due to lack of money for clubs, trips, or outings - > less social interaction. 📝 Example: A child from a wealthy background joins clubs, making friends easily. A child in poverty may miss out on these activities, feeling left out.