Name the practice used by Indigenous Australians to reduce fuel loads
Fire stick Farming
100
Name two ways that human's impact on nature is being minimised
zoning, catch and size limits, landcare, land for wildlife, conservation convenants
100
What is a code of conduct?
guidelines and procedures aimed at minimising impact on the environment by humans
100
What is urbanisation?
relates to the development of towns and cities, including residential areas.
200
Name three commercial activities that have an affect on the environment
farming, mining, cattle grazing, timber harvesting & development
200
Name five things you can do personally to minimise your impact on the environment
recycling, car pool, use public transport, turn appliances off when not in use, use energy efficient light bulbs
200
Name who is responsible who making codes of conduct?
Government bodies such as Parks Victoria, DSE and DPI
200
In Victoria, approximately 75% of the population live in Melbourne. Explain why this is the case
Employment, more opportunities
300
Name three impacts of recreational activities on the environment
erosion, fire scars, soil compaction etc
300
How do catch and size limits help reduce the impact of humans on the environment?
Ensures sustainble use of fisheries
300
Name and explain 3 parts of the bushwalkers code of conduct
sticking to tracks, small groups, taking rubbish with you
300
What led to a population boom in the 1850's? What impact did this have on the environment?
The gold rush. Rapid destruction of natural environment for housing, mine support structures etc
400
Name two conservation strategies and explain how they impact on the environment
fire prevention - creation of fire breaks, establishment of maintenance roads
management stragies - zoning stops illegal activity
400
Who is responsible for policing catch and size limits?
DPI
400
The need for a code of conduct often arises from what?
What is recognition that unregulated use is leading to significant impact on an area
400
Explain three effects to the environment as a result of the urbanisation of Ballarat and Bendigo in the 1850's?
Erosion, natural habitat destruction, salinity
500
Name the animal introduced to Australia by the local aborigines approximately 3500 years ago that led to the extinction of the Tasmian Devil on mainland Australia?
The Dingo
500
Explain what Landcare do and how they minimise the impact of humans on the environment?
voluntary community group aimed at improving natural resource management. work on a range of issues including land degradation, weed infestations, pest animals, declining vegetation cover
500
There are seven codes of conduct. Name 5 (100pts for each one named)
bushwalking, car-based camping, horse riding, river users, mountain biking, snow camping & hut users
500
Approximately, what percentage of Australia is urbanised?