Sac 4

Question 1

Definition of hypothermia

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Definition of biodiversity

Answer 2

The number and variety of organisms found with a specified area

Question 3

Definition of community

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Factors affecting outdoor environment

Answer 4

Geology~ the scientific study of the origin, history and structure of the earth

Climate~ the prevailing weather conditions of a region

Position and aspect~

Question 5

Four types of heat loss

Answer 5

Conduction- heat passes out the body directly into a cooler object
Convection- heat rises away from the body into the air
Evaporation- Heat is removed from the body as water or perspiration evaporates and the skin dries.
Radiation- Heat is given off to a cooler environment directly. The amount lost to cold water is 25 times that of cold air.

Question 6

Layering system

Answer 6

Base layer- should not retain moisture but transport it away from the skin, thereby countering ‘after-exercise chill’.

Insulation layer- retain body heat and the best way to do so is by creating a layer of still or dead air around your body

Outer layer- Protection from wind and outside moisture like rain and snow, Getting rid of body moisture, Protection from chafing, cuts, scrapes, and other outside damage

Question 7

Recreational uses understandings of the outdoor environment

Answer 7

Recreational participants must understand, plan and prepare for varying conditions carefully. They must be aware of the rapid changes, or unexpected weather conditions, which can interfere with the experience of the outdoor environment

Question 8

Essential knowledge of specific outdoor environments

Answer 8

• Access and evacuation points are planned.
• facilities available (toilets,shelter)
• access to medical help