exam revision

Question 1

codes of conduct definition

Answer 1

simply a ‘set of rules’ in the way we must act when in the outdoors & participating in the environment

Question 2

sustainable development definition

Answer 2

the ongoing capacity of earth to maintain all life. proloning the availability of resources. conserving & mindfully distributing resources

Question 3

minimal impact defiinition

Answer 3

the aim to protect & have as little environmental impact as possible, from when the trip begins until when you get home.

Question 4

experiential learning definition

Answer 4

essentially obtaining knowledge & understanding of the outdoors by participating in the environment. this can be simply defined as ‘to learn by doing’

Question 5

built environment definition

Answer 5

areas that have been modified by people & include buildings, parks & transport systems
eg: can also include indoor rock climbing centres, atrificial surfing reefs & indoor snow-skiing centres

Question 6

define intrinsic values

Answer 6

instead of looking at what we as humans can get from them, they should also be appreciated for the fact that they have a right to exist regardless of our needs/ existance

Question 7

built environment- positives

Answer 7

• assists in helping to train & build skills
• easier access
• equipment is all supplied so it’s cheaper

Question 8

built environment- negatives

Answer 8

• less appreciation

- have to clear land which leads to a loss & distruction of habitats

Question 9

define mother nature

Answer 9

as a throwback from early societies, the mothers were the ones who stayed at home looking after the kids whilst the father was at work. she was the one who gave birth to the children & who nurtured & took care of them. that why its called MOTHER nature insted of FATHER nature

Question 10

define wilderness

Answer 10

can be explained as a natural & untouched place. a wilderness environment is BIG, REMOTE & UNTOUCHED by humans
AVON is a wilderness park in Victoria

Question 11

define urban environments

Answer 11

areas of permanent infastructure designed to support higher populations of people in cities & towns.

Question 12

alpine environment

Answer 12

alpine refers to any high, mountain area
FACTS- only 0.5% of Australia is truely ‘treeless’ alpine
- they’re typically covered in snow for more than a
third of the year
ENDANGED SPECIES- baw baw frog
LOCATION- north/east vic-mt baw baw

Question 13

grassland environment

Answer 13

grasslands are dominated by grasses & other small plants. there are less than 1% of victorias native grasslands.
FACTS- less than 10% natural trees or shrubs cover
- Victoria’s grasslands are now particularly
threatened
ENDANGED SPECIES- striped legless lizard
LOCATION- north western part of vic-mt arapiles

Question 14

costal environment

Answer 14

where land meets the sea
FACTS- Vic has 2000km of coastline
- most of vic cost is reserved as public land
ENDANGED SPECIES- orange bellied parrot
LOCATION-south/south east vic- phillip island

Question 15

difference between intrinsic & extrinsic motivations

Answer 15

intrinsic motivations are the motivations & feelings that we get from within ourselves such as adrenaline rush or personal satisfaction WHEREAS extrinsic motivations is the motivation that we recieve externally such as money or admiration for the environment

Question 16

define flow

Answer 16

flow refers to the state of being completely involved in an activity for its own sake.

Question 17

what are the personal responses to outdoor environments?

Answer 17

POSITIVE- awe
                - appreciation
                - contemplation 
NEGATIVE- fear
                  - curiosity

Question 18

awe

Answer 18

is the feeling of admiration

Question 19

appreciation

Answer 19

the recognition of value, significance & enjoyment of the good qualities of an environment

Question 20

contemplation

Answer 20

observing as well as thinking & reflecting about an outdoor environment

Question 21

fear

Answer 21

an unpleasant emotion, making someone scared

Question 22

curiosity

Answer 22

uncertainty of an outdoor experience or adventure, & the negative effects it has on us

Question 23

outdoor environments as a resource

Answer 23

a resource can be described as something from the environment that supplies, supports or aids humans in some way.

Question 24

outdoor environments as recreation & adventure

Answer 24

pecreation is typically characterised by the goals of fun, pleasure & adventure

Question 25

outdoor environments as a spiritual connection

Answer 25

taking time out from the city & everyday life to be amongst nature & reconnecting with the natural world are examples of spiritual experiences

Question 26

ecological perspective

Answer 26

looking at environments & different ecosystems from the perspective of biological science
JOB EXAMPLE- scientist/ biologist

Question 27

social perspective

Answer 27

the human interaction with an environment. it refers to the actions of a society or community (rather than of individuals)
JOB EXAMPLE- scout group, life saving team, army etc

Question 28

economic perspective

Answer 28

what the natural environment can hold in terms of resources & income opportunities.
it can be directly linked to profit- such as tourism, farmiing, fishing
JOB EXAMPLE- commercial fisherman, crop/meat/dairy farmer

Question 29

types of risks in the outdoors

Answer 29

1) environmental risks
2) risks associated with people
3) risks associated with equipment

Question 30

types of risks in the outdoors- environmental risks

Answer 30

these risks originate from the environment itself.
it includes factors such as weather, terrain, remoteness (wilderness areas), availability of shelter, & risks linked to australias flora & fauna- snakes, octopuse etc

Question 31

types of risks in the outdoors- risks associated with people

Answer 31

risks that are linked to the participants. this includes leader, students, & people you may come into contact with.
it includes factors such as: skills, knowledge, experience, age, fear, ability (fitness)

Question 32

types of risks in the outdoors- risks associated with equipment

Answer 32

risks can also be linked to equipment that we use whilst on an outdoor trip/camp.
they include things such as clothing, kayaks, surfboards, bikes, tents, ropes, helmets etc