u2 sac3

Question 1

define integrated farming

Answer 1

An approach to farming combining tradition methods with modern technology to achieve higher levels of productivity without increasing the environmental impact.

Question 2

define urbanisation

Answer 2

the development of towns & cities, & the increasing number of individuals that live in urban areas.

Question 3

evaluate urbanisation

Answer 3

pos: -preservation of habitats due to parks & reserves
neg: -habitat damage due to building of parks & roads etc.
-decline in biodiversity
i believe that urbanisation has a larger negative impact on the environment as many species are loosing habitats, air, water & land pollution & soil degradation.

Question 4

**evaluate commercial activity

Answer 4

white water rafting- making profit
surf lessons etc
pos: -

neg: -erosion, over use of the environment due to many
people constantly visiting
-creation of walking tracks etc

Question 5

define conservation activities

Answer 5

the preservation, protection, management or restoration of the natural environment, inclusive of ecosystems , vegetation, wildlife & natural resources, such as soil & water.
eg. establishment of parks & reserves

Question 6

**community based action

Answer 6

trust for nature*

private land owners

Question 7

evaluate conservation activities: (pg115)

Answer 7

pos: -preservation of sensitive vegetation due to zoning
-protection of areas of significant value due to the
creation of reserves such as state & national parks
neg: -land clearing due to conservations infrastructure eg:
walkways, toilets etc
-vegetation modification due to controlled burning
i believe that conservation activities such as reserves positively impact our environment as it provides protection to significant parts of the land, as well as towards species or flora & fauna.

Question 8

**define recreational activities:

Answer 8

activities for enjoyment, amusement or pleasure, & is considered to be fun by the participants.

Question 9

define direct impact:

Answer 9

are those caused by the action & occur at the same time & place. usually observable
eg: snow making machine

Question 10

*****evaluate recreational activities:

Answer 10

recreational activities include:

Question 11

evaluate direct impact

Answer 11

depletion of water sources in order to make fake snow. this negatively impacts flora & fauna which depends on the water source

Question 12

direct impact of a snow making machine:

Answer 12

-depletion of water sources in order to make fake snow.
-impacts flora & fauna which depends on the water
source
-land clearing is required for trucks to enter alpine
environment

Question 13

indirect impact of a snow making machine:

Answer 13

-pollution of air, water & ecosystems: large amounts of
energy is required to produce artificial snow & fossil fuels
are burnt.
- water has to be transported to mountains & transportation uses energy burning fossil fuels which pollutes the environment.