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What are the three types of outdoor recreation according to the USDA Forest Service?
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(1) Primitive - Development of outdoor skills, using non-mechanized equipment, and with minimum restrictions. Requires only basic outdoor skills (ex. - wilderness camping).
(2) Intermediate - Higher level of basic outdoor skills required. Involves a close interaction with nature, and with other people. (ex - kayaking)
(3) Modern - Outdoor skills are used in a supervised and designated area. Can be done with less skill, and less involvement with nature, and more security with increased socialization. (ex - white water rafting with a guide. |
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What is a basic component of outdoor recreation, according to Leopold? Briefly explain this component. |
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| Trophy-seeking (collection of physical objects) |
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Who said that play is the basis of culture? |
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Scholar and historian Johan Huizinga |
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Where is the first city park in the United States located? What is the name of the park? |
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Central Park, Manhattan, New York City |
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According to Leopold, what is the most gratifying component of outdoor recreation? Please briefly explain the answer. |
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Stewardship - because of feelings of personal obligation to help the environment. |
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How do the components of (1) an animals evolutionary scale, and (2) time, help to explain the time one is devoted to play? |
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Definition
Longer playtimes directly correlate with the functioning of animals (high functioning = more time for play) |
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What are the Puritans thoughts of play? |
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Puritan requirements include living a life without wasting time, and adhering strictly to the Sabbath. Therefore, they believe that play is a waste of time, and a violation of not following the Sabbath correctly. |
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Where was the world's first National Park created? |
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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming |
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Term
Identify and Explain the four stages of an outdoor recreation experience? |
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Definition
(1) Anticipation - foreseeing experience ahead; excitement.
(2) Planning - actually planning event or experience.
(3) Participation - the activity or event itself
(4) Recollection - Experience relived though photos, stories, etc. |
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