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Resources affecting wellbeing

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Weather hazards and atmospheric circulation

Hot desert ecosystems

Cold environment ecosystems

Glacial landscapes

Glacial landform processes

Energy supply

  Economic wellbeing Social wellbeing
Food
  • A well-fed population is more productive, leading to economic growth.
  • Malnutrition reduces workforce efficiency and increases healthcare costs.
  • Access to sufficient, nutritious food improves health and life expectancy.
  • Food insecurity can lead to social unrest and inequality.
Water
  • Essential for agriculture, industry, and energy production (e.g. hydroelectricity).
  • Lack of clean water limits economic development and increases costs for healthcare.
  • Clean water is vital for health and hygiene, reducing diseases like cholera.
  • Water scarcity can lead to conflict and migration.
Energy
  • Powers industries, transport, and technology, driving economic growth.
  • Reliable energy supply attracts investment and creates jobs
  • Access to electricity improves quality of life (e.g. lighting, heating, education).
  • Energy poverty traps people in poverty/inequality cycles.

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