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What is an outdoor environment?
An outdoor environment is a natural area outside, such as forests, rivers, beaches and mountains.
who fell out of the canoe
toby and riley
Conservation
Protecting and looking after the natural environment.
biogeochemical cycle
Biogeochemical cycles are natural processes that recycle important nutrients and elements through the air, water, soil and living things to keep the environment healthy.
Traditional Owners
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Owners of Australia's land.
What does conservation mean?
Conservation means protecting and looking after the environment, plants and animals.
who forgot there tent poles
lylah,pheonix and claudia
Sustainability
Using resources carefully so they are still available in the future.
climatic cycle
is a natural pattern of changes in weather and climate over time, including changes in temperature, rainfall and seasons.
Connection to Country
Indigenous people have a strong connection to the land, waterways, plants and animals.
Name three human impacts on outdoor environments.
Littering and pollution.
Cutting down trees.
Damaging plants and animal habitats.
Human impacts
The ways people affect the natural environment.
Nitrogen cycle is the natural process where nitrogen moves between the air, soil, plants and animals to help living things grow.
Caring for Country
Indigenous people look after the environment and protect it for future generations.
How can people reduce their impact on natural environments?
People can reduce their impact by picking up rubbish, staying on walking tracks and not disturbing wildlife.
Recreation
Activities people do for fun or enjoyment outdoors.
Water cycle
Water cycle is the natural process where water moves around the Earth through evaporation, condensation and precipitation (rain).
Cultural knowledge
Indigenous people use traditional knowledge to understand weather, seasons, plants and animals.
Explain how tourism and recreation can damage outdoor environments and suggest ways to protect them.
Tourism and recreation can damage environments through littering, pollution and trampling plants. We can protect these areas by following signs, taking rubbish home and respecting wildlife.
Biodiversity
The variety of different plants and animals in an environment.
carbon-oxygen cycle
Carbon-oxygen cycle is the natural process where plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, while humans and animals use oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
Cultural burning
Traditional burning practices are used to help manage land, reduce fuel and support healthy environments.