Leave No Trace
Name any principle of leave no trace?
I will judge.
Name the 4 cardinal directions?
North, East, South, West.
What is another term commonly used for bushwalking?
Hiking, walking, tramping, rambling, backpacking.
In reference to risk and safety, what does the word 'mitigate mean'?
To reduce the risk or likelihood of something occurring.
Name the sustainable strategy that South Australia implemented/what did it ban in March 2021?
Single use plastics.
What is the point of the leave no trace principles/guidelines?
Reducing human impact on the environment.
In Adelaide, in which direction does the sunrise? and which does it set?
East rise. West Set.
According to the Naismith rule. If you were to walk on mostly flat ground with a backpack on, how many kilometers would you walk in 1 hour?
4
What is the difference between hyperthermia and hypothermia?
How are the leave no trace principles aligned with sustainability?
These are put in place to try and minimise human impact and allow future generations to enjoy natural spaces and places. Sustainable use of the environment.
Name 3 of the 7 leave no trace principles.
I will adjudicate this.
You are lost out in the bush during a class bushwalk. What are you going to do?
I will assess the answer case by case.
Name 3 places we can bushwalk within 45minutes of the Adelaide CBD?
Morialta, Lofty, Black Hill, Ansteys, Linear Trail, Dry Creek, Sturt Gorge, Onkaparinga Gorge, any beach, the Adelaide Hills. More available.
Name 1 environmental, 1 equipment and 1 people risk related to bushwalking.
Will adjudicate case by case.
Surf camp/aquatics: Name 3 things that you can do near beaches/riverbanks to protect the environment.
Stick to paths/walkways. Take all rubbish with you. Collect rubbish each time you go to the beach. Carpool, limit the number of cars/vehicles attending locations. Many more available. Case by case.
Wood to be brought from outside the park wherever possible. During the fire, never leave unattended, limit use of green or living plant life, use gloves or tools if needed. After the fire, extinguish and make sure it has been reduced to ashes, most embers are put out. Can cover in dirt, sand or use water if needed.
Name the 4 ordinal/intercardinal directions?
NE, SE, SW and NW
When packing a rucksack to walk, it is important to pack effectively. Describe what you want quick access to and where you would put it? Also, describe where and how you would pack any heavier items required?
Lighter always go up top, either in the top zip or under the hood/lid. These can include rain jackets, medication/first aid, snacks and anything vital. Heavier items such as Trangia, food and sleeping bags perhaps.
Scenario. You classmate has cut open their leg and it is reasonably free flowing. What are the 3 C's you must follow to control this situation and ensure the person is okay? An extra C can be used if it is severe also.
Control the bleeding, clean the wound and cover (bandage the wound). Final C is Call for help.
Describe symbiosis and the importance of this to our environment?
Mutually beneficial relationship. The importance - anything to do with sustainable natural environments. Example could be bees (get nectar) that pollenate flowers. If we lose one of those 2 things, it can be detrimental to the local ecosystem as both will be impacted.
Name 5 of the 7 leave no trace principles.
Plan ahead and prepare, Travel and camp on durable surfaces, Dispose of waste properly, Leave what you find, Minimize campfire impacts, Respect wildlife, and Be considerate of others
On a topographic map, there is a scale that says 1:50,000. A route from the START to point 1 is measured to be 5cm on the map. How many metres is this in the real world?
5x50 = 250m.
Kokoda, Everest BC and anything in Nepal, Camino Santiago Trek, Patagonia. I will cross reference and check as required.
Name 5 environmental risks and a control for each, related to surfing?
case by case.
State an environmental issue caused by human impacts and also name and explain a sustainable management strategy to mitigate this.
Example could be erosion of coastal locations caused by people walking through sand dunes. Mitigation strategy could be sticking to marked paths/boardwalks and anything designed to reduce this impact. Others include but not limited to litter and pollutions, overuse, habitat destruction, overpopulation etc etc.