Climate Change

Question 1

ARPI

Answer 1

• Aesthetic Value
• Recreation and Adventure
• Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
• Intrinsic Value

Question 2

BEEFS

Answer 2

• Biodiversity
• Education
• Economic Value
• Future Food and Medicinal Sources
• Scientific Research

Question 3

Aesthetic Value

Answer 3

A judgement of value based on the appearance of an object and the emotional responses it causes

Question 4

Recreation and Adventure

Answer 4

We need places for recreation, and things to challenge our senses. These environments provide opportunities for individuals to escape the pressures of everyday life. Individuals need healthy outdoor environments as a place to undertake challenging activities and
achieve goals through positive risk-taking behaviours.

Question 5

Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

Answer 5

The physical benefits of exercising are well known; however studies have shown that exercising in natural settings is more effective than in a gym

Question 6

Intrinsic Values

Answer 6

Intrinsic value of an outdoor environment means that is valued for what it is rather than what it can provide

Question 7

Biodiversity

Answer 7

Biodiversity ensures a diverse range of species andecosystems are available to meet all the needs of society. Biodiversity is reliant on healthy outdoor environments

Question 8

Education

Answer 8

Many opportunities exist for individuals to use outdoor environments for education. These can occur directly through school or group trips that may have a specific study goal or through personal development that occurs from undertaking recreational activities in outdoor environments.

Question 9

Economic Value

Answer 9

Healthy outdoor environments are integral to the strength of the Australian economy. Timber, food, tourism, minerals and electricity are all directly related to the natural environment. These resources create thousands of jobs and generate billions of dollars

Question 10

Future food and medicinal resources

Answer 10

It is estimated that food supply will need to increase by 70% over the next 30 years - to meet the growing demand (due to population increases) Australians play an important global role in this - as Australian farmers export around

Question 11

Scientific Research

Answer 11

Provides a site for us to monitor the changes in our environments – Climate change, salinity, species loss and effects of logging are a few things that our environment can be used to monitor. We may find future medicinal sources that may cure diseases - but only if we find the time (and money) to conduct specific research.