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Westernport Bay
Accessibility
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Technology
100
Define 'nature'
Something that is largely in its original state, unaffected or changed by human influence.
100
What is the name of the indigenous clan that frequented the Westernport Bay area.
Bunurong, Boon Warrung
100
What is accessibility?
How difficult or easy it is to be able to do something in the outdoors.
100
What is the side of a surfboard called?
The rails
100
How has technology changed the way you experience snorkelling?
Wet suits mean warmer; can stay in water longer. SCUBA means we can stay underwater longer and go deeper.
200
Define wilderness
A large tract of land, largely untouched by humans. Limited tracks, roads or development.
200
What is the name of the beach we visited where an historic tanning pit was located?
Jacks Beach
200
What is a continuum?
A sliding scale used to rank things.
200
In snorkeling, what is the 'buddy system'?
Making sure you have someone in the water with you and that you are looking after each other.
200
What changes in clothing have affected they way we encounter the outdoors?
Warmer, dryer, lighter weight. Means we can be safer, carry less and therefore extend the length of trips/how far we can go.
300
Define terminal scour
Eating away of the coastline, down current from a protusion into the 'sea' such as a point of land or man made structures such as groynes.
300
In what direction does current generally circulate in Westernport Bay? What is the name for the current that runs along the shoreline?
Water in Westernport Bay circulates in a clockwise direction. It sets up a current along the beach called 'long shore drift'.
300
Name 5 factors that influence accessibility to outdoor activities.
Age, gender, physical ability, fitness, equipment, skills, season, location, cost, regulations
300
In sailing, what are sheets?
Ropes attached to sails to help 'trim' the sails, or give them the right shape to maximise catching wind.
300
How has technology changed the way we encounter the environment when we go surfing?
Safer and more comfortable due to wetsuits. Smaller boards due to fibreglass increases number of people who can manage it. Jet skis (e.g.) means people can surf bigger waves than before.
400
Define precipitation
All forms of moisture that comes from the atmosphere; i.e. rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.
400
Give 3 example of the ways that human value Westernport Bay.
For recreation, for conservation, as a resource for transport, as a resource for fish, for spiritual renewal, as a manufacturing site.
400
Australians can do outdoor activities any where, any time. Explain. Is it an accurate state.
Suggests Australians can do anything any time. Does not consider the several factors influencing accessibility such as age, location, distance to travel, etc.
400
What is deposition? Give an example in relation to coastal processes.
The building up of the earth's surface. This is how sandy beaches are formed.
500
Define isobar.
Lines on a weather map that connect locations of equal barometric pressure.
500
Westernport Bay is a Ramsar site. What does this mean?
The Australian government signed an international treaty to say we are committed to protecting wetlands that support migratory birds. This treaty was signed in the city of Ramsar, Iran. Westernport Bay is recognised by the Ramsar Treaty as requiring conservation.
500
How does media impact accessibility to outdoor activities or environments?
Can make it seem dangerous so people are unlikely to go there/try that. Can make it seem like something to 'aspire' to so people will want to get out and try it. Can make it look luxurious so people want to go to an idyllic place.
500
What is condensation?
Changing of water vapour (gas) into a liquid (cloud formation or water drops on the outside of a glass.
500
How has technology in everyday life effected the way urbanised humans relate to nature?
People living in cities have very little contact with the outdoors. Air conditioned houses, offices, cars; windows that don't even open. Spectators to outdoors and outdoors activities.