Outdoor Ed Sac 1

Question 1

Define hypothermia

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Define biodiversity

Answer 2

The variety of all life which forms the different plants, animals and microorganisms, the genes they contain and the ecosystems in which they form a part

Question 3

Define community

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Factors affecting outdoor Ed

Geology

Answer 4

can be seen in the rock material found in a particular location, soil characteristics and drainage.

Eg - we know that Australia is a fairly flat grounded place but does have some high peaks eg - airs rock

Question 5

Factors affecting outdoor environments

Climate

Answer 5

Annual rainfall, extremes in temperature and average daylight.

Eg: Australia had four seasons
Summer, autumn, winter and spring

Question 6

Factors affecting outdoor environments

Position and aspect

Answer 6

Southern aspect is usually shade, greater levels of soil moisture and lower temperature overall.

Northern aspect is usually result in drier soils, warmer temperatures, lots of sunlight.

Eg- mitchell river it’s more about the two aspects in the same spot interacting together.

Question 7

Alpine

Answer 7

High Rocky Mountain areas

Snow covered area of the Australian alps and Tasmania

Question 8

Alpine - distribution (facts)

Answer 8

500,000 hectares in the east and northeast state

0.5% of mainland Australia is truly alpine

Question 9

Alpine- biodiversity and flora and fauna

Answer 9

Typically vegetated by Heath, herb and grass species

Snow gums and baw baw frog

Question 10

Alpine - human influence and threat

Answer 10

Ski resort

Water catchment pollution

Question 11

Coastal area

Answer 11

An area lying at the interface between land and sea.

Question 12

Distribution facts about coastal

Answer 12

Victorian has 200,000 kilometres of coastline.

There are 123 bays and inlets varying in size

Question 13

Climate for coastal areas

Answer 13

Costal environments are located in flat landscapes

Rainfall from 100-1200 millimeters per year

Question 14

Coastal flora and fauna

Answer 14

Sea grass meadows

Wide variety of fish, sponges and large sea animals live here

Question 15

Human influence and threats to coastal

Answer 15

Urban development

Ground nesting, small birds and mammals are threaten by these problems

Question 16

Grasslands

Answer 16

Large area of land covered in grass

Large area of country land

Question 17

Distribution facts about grasslands

Answer 17

Less than 10% of natural tree and shrub cover

Found in north and western parts

Question 18

Elevation and climate for grasslands

Answer 18

Medium rain fall of 400-1000 millimeters per year

Flat landscapes

Question 19

Flora and fauna for grasslands

Answer 19

Stumpy tail lizards

Brush stone curlow

Question 20

Human influence and threat to grasslands

Answer 20

Bush fires

European settlers cropping the land

Question 21

2 recreational users understandings of outdoor environment

Answer 21

Safety

• plannings / preparations
• Emergency plans (someone hurts them selves)
• medical (first aid)
• appropriate clothing (weather conditions)
• weather conditions (is it safe)
• RISK ASSESSMENT
• knowledge of the outdoors

Sustainable interactions

• minimal impact (leaving no trace, rubbish)
• facilities available (tolieting)
• sensitivities of flora and fauna
• cultural significance (protection, respect)

Question 22

4 different types of heat loss

Answer 22

Conduction- heat passes through a cooler object. Eg: ground, snow.
Convection- heat rises away from the body and into the air. Eg: windchill
Evaporation- heat is lost due to sweat through perspiration.
Radiation- Heat passes through a cooler environment. Eg: water

Question 23

How to reduce the risk of hypothermia

Answer 23

• Layering up making sure you have the right material of clothing to keep you warm.
• drinking hot liquids and eating hot.

Question 24

Layering system

Base
Mid
Outer layer

Answer 24

Base - moisture management is the first layer that is in direct contact with your skin.

Mid - insulation layer - second layer of clothing it retains body heat

Outer layer - protecting from wind, and moisture like the rain and snow.
Getting rid of body moisture

Question 25

interactions of outdoor environment

Positive and negative

Answer 25

Positive:

• spiritual
• enjoyment
• fun
• connections
• relationships with nature and others

Negative:

• destruction of environment ( litter, pollution, deforestation)
• don’t follow rules ( fire restrictions)

Question 26

Alpine elevation and climate

Answer 26

Rainfall 1400 millimeters per year

Harsh conditions of snow cover for four months