Excursion – Awabakal Nature Reserve Flashcards Year 7 Skills Task MHS Geography

Human process

A process caused by people that changes the environment (e.g. mining, land clearing, construction)

Natural process

A process that occurs without human influence (e.g. erosion, weathering, rainfall)

Coal/Sand Mining

Human process that removes resources and alters landforms at Awabakal

Land Clearing

Human process that removes vegetation for access or development

Land Rehabilitation

Human process to restore damaged land after mining

Hydrologic Action

Natural process where moving water erodes rock and soil

Aeolian Processes

Natural process where wind shapes landforms (e.g. sand dunes)

Salt Pruning

Natural process where salt spray damages coastal vegetation

Precipitation

Any form of water falling from the atmosphere (rain, snow, etc.)

Anemometer

Instrument used to measure wind speed

Hydrometer

Instrument used to measure humidity (moisture) in the air

Clinometer

Instrument used to measure slope/angle of a surface

Humidity

Amount of moisture in the air, measured as a percentage

Slope

The steepness or incline of land

Runoff

Water flowing over the surface after rainfall

Infiltration

Water soaking into the ground

Erosion

The wearing away of the earth’s surface by wind, water, or other forces

Latitude

Distance north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees (e.g. S 33°)

Longitude

Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees (e.g. E 151°)

Elevation

The height of land above sea level

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Equipment used to determine exact elevation and location

Swale

Shallow, vegetated channel used to slow and manage stormwater

Sediment Log

Roll of organic material (like straw or coconut fibre) used to trap sediment and prevent erosion

Mulch

Organic covering placed on soil to reduce erosion and retain moisture

Shelterbelt

Row of trees planted to protect against wind erosion

Aesthetic Value

The value people attach to beauty and enjoyment of a landscape

Spiritual Value

The connection people feel to the land through cultural or spiritual significance

Economic Value

Value based on the landscape’s ability to provide money/resources

Educational Value

Value of a place for learning, teaching, or research