uses of outdoor environments

Question 1

environment as a resource

Answer 1

something from the environment that supplies, supports, aids humans in some way, often a source of income

Question 2

environment for recreation

Answer 2

activity done in an outdoor environment for enjoyment
eg. rock climbing or white water rafting

Question 3

environment as a spiritual connection

Answer 3

a spiritual notion where you find a sense of place and can put your life into perspective, or a deeper connection that cannot be achieved through recreation activity
eg. indigenous deep spiritual connection to the land
listening to the sounds of bird or wave crashing

Question 4

environment as a study site

Answer 4

a location or place where investigation, analysis and other activities occur in the pursuit of knowledge
eg. scientists and students may used the land to observe, explore monitor the environment

Question 5

ecological persepctives

Answer 5

concerning the biological sciences and the science that exists within the different ecosystems
eg. scientist (biologist)

Question 6

social perspective

Answer 6

the human interaction with an environment, it refers to the actions of a society or a community
eg. scouts group, life saving team, army

Question 7

economic perspective

Answer 7

what the natural environment can hold in terms of resources and income opportunities, it can be directly linked to profit
eg. farmer or commercial fisherman