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WorksheetsHousing Meets Human Needs
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
A structure built for people to live in
house
apartment
townhome
mobile home
all of these are correct
protection from nature; varies in U.S. with climate/weather
shelter
sleep
privacy
bungalow
How does housing meet our need for "sleep"?
a place to stay warm
protection from elements
bedrooms
all of these
How does housing meet our basic need of food?
kitchens
dining rooms
bathrooms
kitchens and dining rooms
Housing meets our need for _________ : from animals and humans with locks, fences, and security systems
sleep
privacy
safety
storage
___________ - closets, drawers, etc. to safeguard our possessions (such as sporting equipment, books, etc)
storage
privacy
shelter
water
Housing and psychological needs include what?
love and belonging (community)
privacy
identity
creativity
all of these are a part of housing meeting psychological needs
How does housing affect our identity as people?
it's based on what we like and don't like
created by you to make it your own
all of these
Where you are in your life cycle affects your choice of housing. What type of housing might a retired couple choose?
condos
apartments
downsize their house
live with their children again
all of these are possibilities
When considering housing options, you should consider what major things?
wants, family size, budget, lifestyle, goals, values, & availability
wants, family size, privacy, lifestyle, color of house, values, & availability
wants, needs, expenses of the future, privacy, lifestyle, color of house, values, & lot size
none of these
How much of your monthly salary should you plan to spend on a house payment?
15%
20%
24%
28%
43%
Another way to calculate how much house you can afford is multiply your yearly gross salary (gross salary is the amount you make before taxes are taken out) X what?
2
3
4
5
