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What is an indicator of wellbeing? A measure used to assess quality of life and development.

What is a wellbeing indicator? A statistic or measure used to determine how well people are living.

What is an objective indicator? A measure based on facts, numbers and statistics.

What is a subjective indicator? A measure based on people's opinions, feelings and experiences.

What is the Human Development Index (HDI)? A measure of development based on life expectancy, education and income.

What does HDI stand for? Human Development Index.

What three indicators make up the HDI? Life expectancy, education and income.

Why is the HDI used? To compare levels of development and wellbeing between countries.

What is life expectancy? The average number of years a person is expected to live.

Why is life expectancy an important indicator? It shows the overall health and quality of healthcare in a country.

What is literacy rate? The percentage of people who can read and write.

Why is literacy rate important? It indicates access to education and opportunities.

What is GNI per capita? The average income earned per person in a country.

What does GNI stand for? Gross National Income.

Why is GNI per capita important? It shows the average standard of living and economic wellbeing.

What is infant mortality rate? The number of babies who die before age one per 1,000 live births.

Why is infant mortality rate important? It reflects healthcare quality and living conditions.

What is the mortality rate? The number of deaths per 1,000 people per year.

What is the birth rate? The number of births per 1,000 people per year.

What is the death rate? The number of deaths per 1,000 people per year.

What is population growth? The increase in the number of people living in an area.

Why is population growth important in wellbeing studies? It affects access to resources, services and infrastructure.

What is access to clean water? The availability of safe drinking water.

Why is access to clean water a wellbeing indicator? It improves health and reduces disease.

What is access to healthcare? The ability of people to receive medical treatment and services.

Why is access to healthcare important? It increases life expectancy and reduces illness.

What is access to education? The ability of people to attend and complete schooling.

Why is education important for wellbeing? It improves employment opportunities and income.

What is housing quality? The standard and condition of homes where people live.

Why is housing quality important? It affects safety, health and comfort.

What is unemployment rate? The percentage of people who want work but cannot find a job.

Why is unemployment rate an indicator of wellbeing? High unemployment often lowers quality of life.

What is poverty? The lack of sufficient income and resources to meet basic needs.

Why does poverty affect wellbeing? It limits access to food, healthcare, housing and education.

What is quality of life? The overall wellbeing of an individual or community.

What is standard of living? The level of wealth, comfort and material goods available to people.

What is the difference between quality of life and standard of living? Standard of living focuses on wealth and possessions while quality of life includes happiness and wellbeing.

What is a developed country? A country with high levels of income, education and healthcare.

What is a developing country? A country with lower levels of income, education and healthcare.

What is spatial inequality? Differences in wellbeing between places.

Why does spatial inequality occur? Because access to services and resources varies between locations.

What is GDP per capita? The value of goods and services produced in a country divided by the population.

What does GDP stand for? Gross Domestic Product.

What is the difference between GDP and GNI? GDP measures production within a country while GNI measures income earned by its people.

What is the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)? A model showing changes in birth rates, death rates and population growth over time.

What does DTM stand for? Demographic Transition Model.

Which DTM stage has high birth and death rates? Stage 1.

Which DTM stage has rapid population growth? Stage 2.

Which DTM stage has falling birth rates? Stage 3.

Which DTM stage has low birth and death rates? Stage 4.