outdoor and environmental...

© This copy of the ACHPER Victorian Branch, 2013 Trial Exam is registered to Warracknabeal Secondary College

SUPERVISOR TO ATTACH PROCESSING LABEL HERE

Trial Examination 2013

STUDENT NUMBER Letter

Figures

Words

OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Written examination

Reading time: 15 minutes Total writing time: 2 hours

QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOK

Structure of book

Number of questions

Number of questions to be answered

Number of marks

10

10

90

• Students are permitted to bring into the examination room: pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers, sharpeners and rulers. • Students are NOT permitted to bring into the examination room: blank sheets of paper and/or white out liquid/tape. • No calculator is allowed in this examination.

Materials supplied • Question and answer book of 16 pages. • Additional space is available at the end of the book if you need extra paper to complete your answer.

Instructions • Write your student number in the space provided above on this page. • All written responses must be in English.

Students are NOT permitted to bring mobile phones and/or any other unauthorised electronic devices into the examination room.

© ACHPER Victorian Branch, 2013. ACHPER provides approval for schools that have purchased this trial examination to copy it for the purpose of teaching students in schools. Other than for this specific purpose, copyright exists with ACHPER Victorian Branch. It may not be reproduced for any other purpose without permission from ACHPER Victorian Branch. No responsibility or liability whatsoever can be accepted by ACHPER Victorian

Branch or the authors for any loss, damage or injury that may arise from any person acting on any statement or information contained in this publication and to the extent permitted by law, all such liabilities are expressly excluded. Every effort has been made to trace the ownership of

copyright material. Information that will enable the publisher to rectify any error or omission will be welcome. In such case, please contact ACHPER who will arrange payment of the usual fee.


2013 OUT&ENV Unit 3&4 TRIAL EXAM 2

Instructions

Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Write using blue or black pen.

Question 1 (3 mark) Choose one of the following key historical events and associated social and cultural issues with Australian outdoor environments. • Increasing population • Industrialisation • Nation building • First settlers Key historical event: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Analyse how this key historical event changed human relationships with a specific outdoor environment that you have visited or studied this year. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Exam – continued


3 2013 OUT&ENV Unit 3&4 TRIAL EXAM Question 2 (6 mark) Choose one of the environmental organisations below: • The Wilderness Society • Australian Conservation Foundation • Victorian National Parks Association • Greenpeace • Gould League Environmental organisations: ____________________________________________________________________________________ a. Describe how this organisation has played a role in changing relationships with Australian outdoor

environments. 3 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ b. Evaluate the role that this environmental organisation played in changing relationships with

Australian outdoor environments. 3 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Exam – continued TURN OVER



Question 3 (12 marks)

Source: Wonthaggi Secondary College

Private Lesson Number of people: 1 person max Activity available: Surfing, Kayaking, SUP-ing Ideal for: All levels Benefits: Increase skills dramatically through 1- 1 coaching Cost: $180 Duration: 2hrs Includes: Instruction for duration and equipment hire

Double or Triple Private Lesson Number of people: 2-3 people max Activity available: Surfing, Kayaking, SUP-ing Ideal for: All levels Benefits: Increased progression due to small class sizes Cost: $110p.p Duration: 2hrs Includes: Instruction for duration, Equipment hire

Semi Private Lesson Number of people: 2-8 people Activity available: Surfing, Kayaking, SUP-ing Ideal for: Beginners – Intermediate Benefits: Great cost effective way to have fun with friends Cost: $60p.p Duration: 2hrs Includes: Instruction for duration and equipment hire

Surf Hire Surfboards: 1 hr $20.00 half day $35.00 full day $45.00 Stand Up Boards: 1 hr $25, half day $40 full day $50 Body boards: 1 hr $15.00, half day $25.00 full day $35.00 Wetsuits: hourly $10.00 half day $20.00 full day $25.00 Snorkelling: 1 hr $15.00 half day $25.00 full day $35.00 Includes mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit

a. Outline how this sort of commercialised adventure could lead to the following interactions.

2 marks Increased participation rates: ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Decreased participation rates: ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Question 3 – continued

Wipeout Surf School



b. Describe how this sort of commercialised adventure could have a negative impact on the natural environment? 2 marks

________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ c. Outline two ways that this commercial operator could minimise negative environmental impacts of

the adventure activities. 4 marks 1. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ d. Outline how the use of a particular item of technological equipment can influence relationships with

an outdoor environment. 4 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Exam – continued

TURN OVER



Question 4 (11 marks)

In Australia, a cross section of the population were surveyed about their opinions on Climate Change. - 97% of the surveyed population indicated an awareness of the issue of Climate Change; - 54% responded yes when asked if they thought temperature rise was a result of human activities; - 75% perceived climate change as a personal threat.

Source: Examining the Scientific Consensus on Climate Change, Doran & Zimmerman 2009

a. Describe two opposing discourses in regard to the environmental issue mentioned in the data. 4 marks

________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Question 4 – continued


7 2013 OUT&ENV Unit 3&4 TRIAL EXAM b. For one of the discourses mentioned in part a. provide evidence for the point of view expressed.

2 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ c. Analyse how this discourse can influence relationships with the outdoor environment? 3 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ d. Identify a potential impact of climate change on the outdoor environment and society. 2 marks Impact on outdoor environment: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Impact on society: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________




Question 5 (6 marks) a. Why is biodiversity regarded as an indicator of a healthy outdoor environment? 2 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ b. How can indications of healthy environments be used to develop and sustain outdoor environments

for individuals and society? 4 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Exam – continued


9 2013 OUT&ENV Unit 3&4 TRIAL EXAM Question 6 (6 marks) Identify an outdoor environment you have visited this year: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Identify an activity you participated in this environment: ____________________________________________________________________________________ a. Identify two indicators and use them to evaluate the health of your chosen outdoor environment.

6 marks 1. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________



2013 OUT&ENV Unit 3&4 TRIAL EXAM 10 Question 7 (8 marks)

Intrinsic values recognise that it is important for outdoor environments to exist for future generations and for the benefit of the flora and fauna that make up these areas. Loss of these areas could cause a loss of connectedness with the outdoor environment.

Source: 2002-2013 Corbis Corporation Images a. Explain how this picture has portrayed the environment. 2 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ b. Describe two reasons why healthy outdoor environments are important for individual wellbeing.

6 marks 1. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Exam – continued


11 2013 OUT&ENV Unit 3&4 TRIAL EXAM Question 8 (17 marks) Choose a conflict of interest over an outdoor environment that you have studied this year. ____________________________________________________________________________________ a. Identify two opposing interest groups involved in the conflict mentioned above and their view.

4 marks 1. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ b. Describe two methods a group could implement to influence decision makers about the use of this

environment. 4 marks 1. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Question 8 – continued TURN OVER


2013 OUT&ENV Unit 3&4 TRIAL EXAM 12 c. Explain the decision making processes used in the resolution of this conflict. 3 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ d. Name and describe an act or convention that could be applied to help protect this environment.

2 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ e. Outline two actions that help this environment remain or become healthy. 4 marks 1. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Exam – continued


13 2013 OUT&ENV Unit 3&4 TRIAL EXAM Question 9 (7 marks) a. Identify a local, state or federal act or convention that has been implemented to protect outdoor

environments. 1 mark ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ b. Outline the purpose of this act or convention. 2 marks 1. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ c. Explain how this management strategy may be applied to a particular outdoor environment.

2 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Question 9 – continued TURN OVER


2013 OUT&ENV Unit 3&4 TRIAL EXAM 14 d. Evaluate the effectiveness of this management strategy in managing the above outdoor environment.

2 marks ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Question 10 (14 marks) Choose an environment you have visited or studied this year. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Describe the characteristics that led to the development of the unique flora and fauna of this outdoor environment before humans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Describe the impact that the arrival of a specific Indigenous community had on this environment and explain how this was representative of their relationship with this environment. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

END OF QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOK


15 2013 OUT&ENV Unit 3&4 TRIAL EXAM Extra space for responses Clearly number all responses in this space. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________


2013 OUT&ENV Unit 3&4 TRIAL EXAM 16 ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

A script book is available from the supervisor if you need extra paper to complete your answer. Please ensure you write your student number in the space provided on the front cover of the script book. At the end of the examination, place the script book inside the front cover of this question and answer book.

outdoor and environmental...

Documents