SAC 1

Question 1

Hypothermia

Answer 1

A dangerous condition in which the core body temperature drops below 35 degrees.

Question 2

Biodiversity

Answer 2

A variety of all life forms, the different plants, animals, micro-organisms, the genes they contain; and the ecosystems at which they form a part.

Question 3

Community

Answer 3

A group of interdependent plants and animals inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other.

Question 4

Factors affecting outdoor environments

Answer 4

1. Geology
2. Climate
3. Position and Aspect

Question 5

Geology

Answer 5

The scientific study of the origin, history and structure of the earth.

Question 6

Climate

Answer 6

The prevailing weather conditions of a region. Temperature variations affect evaporation and the level of moisture in the soil. Wildest range of temperatures occur in the dry regions.

Question 7

Position and Aspect

Answer 7

Climate and Flora and Flauna within environments can differ depending on wether the are faced northerly or southerly directions. It is important that they interact.

Question 8

Recreational users understandings of outdoor environments

Answer 8

recreational users who take time to develop greater knowledge of outdoor environments are more likely to have a safer trip and more sustainable interactions. They achieve more, have more fun, and develop a greater appreciation for the activity and the environment.

Question 9

The 4 types of heat loss

Answer 9

Conduction
Convection
Evaporation
Radiation

Question 10

Conduction

Answer 10

Heat passes out of the body directly onto a collar object, such as the ground a injured person is lying on.

Question 11

Convection

Answer 11

Heat rises away from the body into the air. Clothing helps prevent this. Example-Windchill.

Question 12

Evaporation

Answer 12

Heat is removed from the body as water ore perspiration evaporates and the skin drys.

Question 13

Radiation

Answer 13

Heat is given off to a cooler environment directly.

Question 14

First Aid method?

Answer 14

A burrito wrap.
All wet clothing to be removed.
Place in dry area.
Wrapped in 2 sleeping bags and a tarp wrapped around that.
Make the injured as warm as possible.
Water bottles and Heat packs.

Question 15

How to reduce the risk of hypothermia

Answer 15

The layering system and continually eating and keeping hydrated.

Question 16

Layer of the Layering System?

Answer 16

The Base Layer: Moisture Management
The Middle Layer: Insulation Layer
The Outer Layer: Shell Protection

Question 17

The Base Layer

Answer 17

Moisture Management
-The first layer in direct contact with your skin.
-It does not retain moisture.
-Made of polypropylene, merino wool
-lightweight.
It is important your clothing works in a way that cn cool down quickly but not too fast.

Question 18

The Middle Layer

Answer 18

Insulation Layer

• Retains body heat which creates still or dead air around body.
• Still air decreases heat exchange between your body and the outside world.
• Examples; Down jackets, polar fleece.

Question 19

The Outer Layer

Answer 19

Shell Protection

• Protection from wind.
• Protection from moisture;rain and snow.
• Cutting body moisture.
• Examples; Gortex, Extent Shell.