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unit 1 exam Flashcards

1
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Example of nature

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ocean, mountain

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2
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Define wilderness

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an unsettled, uncultivated (under developed) region left in its natural conditions

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Example of wilderness

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wilderness zones in wilson’s prom

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4
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Define urban/built environment

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areas of a permanent infrastructure designed to support higher population densities

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5
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Example of an urban/built environment

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cities, regional centres and towns

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6
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Define outdoor environments

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those environments that have minimal influence from humans

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Example of an outdoor environment

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lake, river

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Define managed parks

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usually crown land that have care takes (park rangers) to monitor, protect and maintain the health of the parks environment

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Example of a managed park

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wilson’s prom

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10
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Define real risk

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the actual risks involved with the activity, known by those who are experienced (not based on feelings, but the actual chance of something happening)

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11
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Define perceived risk

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what people believe to be the risks involved/associated with a particular activity, based on experience, emotions, fears or beliefs

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12
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Define minimal impact

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strategies undertaken to reduce harm/impact in the outdoors

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13
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Example of minimal impact

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minimising packaging, avoiding peak hours

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14
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What are the different motivations for seeking outdoor experiences?

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SOCIALISATION: share nature with others, seek feeling of independence
COGNITIVE REWARD: desire to prove something
COMPETENCE/MASTERY: be the first to achieve something, set a record
STIMULUS AVOIDANCE: health/wellbeing, escape from reality

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Define nature

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something that occurs naturally (on its own) without human interference

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What is the difference between natural and unnatural? Give an example of each.

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NATURAL is something that occurs on its own. For example fish in the sea, grass in the wild
UNNATURAL is something that occurs with human interference/interaction. For example trees being planted

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17
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How can the media portray the outdoors and what category they may fit into?

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the media can change anyone’s view of the environment by only describing one view, and can dramatize and add false information to mislead you to agree with their viewpoint.
4 categories include:
- ROMANTIC: riding into the sunset
- GYMNASIUM: place to get fit and workout
- MOTHER: protector and provider
- PLAYGROUND: place for adventure and fun

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18
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What are the four ways people RESPOND to nature?

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awe, contemplation, fear and appreciation

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19
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Define risk and why taking risks is important?

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RISK is the potential to lose something that you value in order to gain something you value. If risks are not taken, nothing is gained, hence why it is important to do so.

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20
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How do we plan safe and sustainable trips in the outdoors?

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  • planning
  • assessing risk management
  • letting people know where we are going
  • limiting size of party
  • taking a first aid kit
  • minimising packaging
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21
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What are the four ways we EXPERIENCE nature?

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resource, study site, recreation and spiritual connection

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22
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Define awe

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an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

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23
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Define fear

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an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone/something is dangerous, likely to cause threat or pain

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24
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Define appreciation

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the recognition of value, significance and enjoyments of the good qualities of someone or something

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Define contemplation

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a long, thoughtful observation, the action of looking thoughtfully at something or a deep reflective thought

26
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Define resource

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people rely on the environment to provide resources for their survival

27
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Example of resource

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food, shelter and money (mining, farming etc.)

28
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Define study site

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people study the environment to help understand the impacts human interactions have and to manage environments as a resource or place for recreation

29
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Example of study site

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finding new medicines, finding their own strengths

30
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Define recreation

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people use the environment for fun, adventure and pleasure

31
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Example of recreation

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surfing, hiking etc.

32
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Define spiritual connection

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connecting to the environment on a deeper level

33
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Example of spiritual connection

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indigenous people had a spiritual connection with the land - as evident in their dream time stories

34
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What are the five ways people can KNOW the outdoors? (perspectives)

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experiential, environmental and natural history, ecological, economic and social

35
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Define experiential

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knowledge gained from experiencing something

36
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Example of experiential

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going surfing and gaining knowledge from doing so

37
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Define environmental and natural history

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basic knowledge of what has occurred in a specific environment throughout a period of time

38
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Example of environmental and natural history

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land formations, climate and weather events, changes to the landscape and the animals that inhabit

39
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Define ecological

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looks at the biology and the relationship between living and non-living

40
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Example of ecological

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knowing what’s in the environment (or likely to be) – species, plants etc.

41
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Define social

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refers to actions of society as a community, through this perspective we are able to gather knowledge about which activities and behaviours have been successful and which have not

42
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Example of social

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knowledge of indigenous people vs early european people

43
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Define economic

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refers to what resources the environment offers in terms of its resource and income opportunities

44
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Example of economic

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mining, farming

45
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How does ecological and economical impacts relate?

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people who harvest see the environment from an economic perspective and as a way to make money (for example timber harvesting), this has a large impact on ecological process.

46
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What FACTORS limit access to the outdoors

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socio-economic status (SES), age, cultural background, physical ability and gender

47
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Define socio-economic status

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measure of someone’s economic position based on their education, income and occupation

48
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Example of socio-economic status

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can affect access to paid outdoor experiences and those that require expensive equipment

49
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Define age

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total of a persons age

50
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Example of age

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can affect access to activities that require fast-intensity or long duration activities

51
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Define gender

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male or female

52
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Example of gender

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can affect access to activities that require more strength, however becoming less of a barrier as women are proving to be just as strong as men

53
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Define cultural background

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ones life experience shaped by membership in groups based on ethnicity, race, SES, gender, language, religion, etc.

54
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Example of cultural background

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muslim women are unable to swim with other males, reducing their access to activities that require swimming

55
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Define physical ability

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the ability to perform some physical act

56
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Example of physical ability

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can affect access to activities if one is impaired (blind, deaf, amputee etc.), and also if one is overweight, has heart conditions, or any other pre-existing medical conditions

57
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How does technology affect a persons experience in the outdoors in a POSITIVE way?

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may had made experience more safer or easier

e.g. navigator

58
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How does technology affect a persons experience in the outdoors in a NEGATIVE way?

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may have caused disconnection between people and the environment, made challenging activities easier, deskilling individuals and may cause an over-reliance on devices that can fail in the outdoors
e.g. fish tracker

59
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How has technology changed over 100 years?

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technology has improved major activities; it has made them easier, safer and more accessible to the public.

60
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Why can technology cause separation between people and the environment?

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technology can cause a separation between people as it may take the whole idea of being in the ‘outdoors’ away from you

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