impacts conservation, commercial and recreational activities on Outdoor Environments

Question 1

conservation

Answer 1

The preservation, protection, management or restoration of the natural environment.

Question 2

conservation positive impact

Answer 2

preservation of sensitive vegetation
protection of areas of significant value
reduce erosion
rehabilitation of area
reintroduction of species

Question 3

conservation negative impact

Answer 3

vegetation modification
land clearing
permanent structures
disruption of habitats

Question 4

commercial activities

Answer 4

activities result in profit or gain, utilising the environment

Question 5

commercial positive impact

Answer 5

use of education by tourism providers (surfing, rafting)

Question 6

commercial negative impact

Answer 6

mining
hunting game
development
natural resources extraction

Question 7

recreational activities

Answer 7

an activity for enjoyment, amusement of pleasure, they can either be nature-based or adventure based

Question 8

recreational activities positive

Answer 8

inspiration and creativity
aesthetic value
education

Question 9

recreational activities negative impact

Answer 9

decreased biodiversity
landscape degeneration
pollution

Question 10

urban sprawl

Answer 10

an expansion of human populations away from central urban areas into low-density rural areas

Question 11

urban planning

Answer 11

ensures development is delivered in a way that is sustainable and livable for communities

Question 12

urbanisation positive impact

Answer 12

preservation of habitats

Question 13

urbanisation negative impact

Answer 13

habitat damage
decline in biodiversity
introduced weeds
soil degradation