LEARNZ Get Outdoors Safely in Aotearoa New Zealand podcast 1 of 4

The following questions are answered: 1. When you create a map how do you know things are in the right place? Vocab: Ortho-rectified aerial image. 2. What are the different types of maps, and how would each one help? 3. How do you use a compass in the right way? Vocab: Bearing. Note: Map north is different from magnetic (compass) north. 4. How do you transfer your compass bearings onto a map? 5. What is the difference between a digital map and a paper map? Vocab: Cartographic representation. 6. What are some safety precautions to take with you if you are going on a trip out bush? Other: Hydration? Leaving intentions. 7. Apart from food, medicine and water, what would be the three most and crucial pieces of equipment to take into the outdoors? Appropriate footwear - tramping boots. 8. What do you think about GPS and how useful is it when performing a search and rescue mission? 9. Is an EPerb necessary? Vocab: PLB - Personal Locator Beacon. 10. What's the best best of advice you can give to a young adult who is keen on tramping and exploring the outdoors? 11. Has GPS made people forget about paper maps? If so, what can you do about that? Related websites: https://www.getoutdoorsweek.co.nz/ https://www.outdoortraining.nz/ https://www.mountainsafety.org.nz/videos/ https://www.topomap.co.nz/