Grade 11 Outdoor Environments Unit 2 AOS1&2

What are the different types of outdoor environments?

• Forests, deserts, and mountains

• Beaches, lakes, and rivers

• Parks, gardens, and playgrounds

• All of the above

Which cycles are important for scientific understandings of outdoor environments?

• Water, oxygen, and phosphorus cycles

• Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen cycles

• Carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles

• Water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles

What do land managers need to understand about outdoor environments?

• Edge effects and public/private land

• Water pollution and deforestation

• Climate change and renewable energy

• Food chains and biodiversity

What impacts do introduced species have on outdoor environments?

• Positive impacts on biodiversity

• Negative impacts on ecosystems

• No significant impacts

• Both positive and negative impacts

What are some management strategies for conserving outdoor environments?

• Hunting and fishing

• Deforestation and urbanization

• Protected areas and habitat restoration

• Pollution and waste disposal

What are some examples of small-scale commercial activities in outdoor environments?

• Logging and mining

• Agriculture and farming

• Tourism and ecotourism

• Construction and infrastructure

What are some positive impacts of recreational activities on outdoor environments?

• Increased biodiversity

• Environmental education

• Conservation efforts

• Sustainable practices

What is the purpose of community-based environmental action groups like Landcare?

• To promote urbanization and industrialization

• To advocate for deforestation and mining

• To engage communities in conservation and restoration

• To support pollution and waste disposal

What are the direct and indirect impacts of technology on outdoor environments?

• Increased pollution and habitat destruction

• Improved conservation efforts and biodiversity

• Decreased resource consumption and climate change

• Enhanced recreational activities and urbanization

How does urbanization impact outdoor environments?

• Positive impacts on biodiversity

• Increased pollution and habitat loss

• Enhanced conservation efforts and ecosystem services

• No significant impacts