Which term refers to essential human needs such as clothing, shelter, food, and water?

• A. Personal care
• B. Physical needs
• C. Phone etiquette
• D. Personal items

Answer: (B)

The essential survival needs—clothing, shelter, food, and water—are basic physical needs. They form the foundation of care because without meeting these needs, a person can’t stay healthy or function. That’s why this term fits best: it specifically describes the bodily requirements necessary for living. Personal care refers to hygiene and grooming tasks, phone etiquette is about communication manners, and personal items are belongings, none of which capture the fundamental need for sustenance and shelter. In practice, addressing physical needs takes priority in planning and care.