Environmental Science 3205
Unit 2
Recreation and the Environment - Part I
Name: __________________
Review
1.
A.
B.
2.
3.
Below are the identify factors that have led to changes in
nature-based recreation activities. Explain how these factors
have lead to changes.
Include:
(i) increased access
(ii) improved transportation
(iii) advanced technology
(iv) changing demographics
A.
B.
C.
D.
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6.
Define wilderness. (P. 161)
Identify 5 values/benefits associated with wilderness and
wilderness experiences.
(P. 161-162)
Define outdoor recreation. (P. 164)
Define consumptive and non-consumptive recreational activities. (P. 166)
Describe environmental impacts of consumptive activities using an example.
Describe environmental impacts of non-consumptive activities using an example.
Identify the environmental impacts of cottage/cabin development. Include:
(i) road access development
(ii) waste disposal
(iii) wood harvesting
(iv) noise pollution
(v) ATV usage
A.
B.
Identify the 6 values of ecotourism. (Sustainable tourism). P. 171-173
Identify the environmental impacts of routes of access to Newfoundland and
Labrador wilderness. (P. 184-185)
Distinguish between small game and big game
hunting in terms of: (P.216-241)
(i) species hunted
(ii) hunting methods
(iii) management methods
(iv) regulations
Environmental Science 3205
Unit 2
Recreation and the Environment - Part II
Name: __________________
Review
7.
Describe the impacts of small game hunting in terms of...........(P. 216-220)
A)
B)
C)
8.
Economic - equipment sales
Social - recreation, source of meat
Environmental - population dynamics and management
Describe the impacts of big game hunting in terms of...........(P. 221-228)
A)
B)
C)
Economic - tourism, outfitting camps and equipment sales
Social - recreation, source of meat
Environmental - population dynamics and management
9.
Identify four factors considered when setting big game quotas. ( p. 227)
10.
Discuss the ecological impacts that coyotes have on moose and caribou populations.
(P. 234-236)
11.
List four recreational fish species in Newfoundland and Labrador. (P. 237 - 242)
12.
What are the four branches of government that regulate the inland fishery. Identify one
responsibility of each. (P. 237)
13.
Identify three factors that effect the inland fish populations. (P. 242)