mount koziosko
Geography Assignment 2013
MOUNT KOSCIUZKO
Fact File:
Latitude
36.4560° S,
Longitude
148.2633° E
Altitude
2,228 m
Climate
Higher regions experience an alpine climate, and the peak of the mountain is subject to heavy winter snow.
Temperature ranges from -6º to 21º. The mountain experiences four distinct seasons and the climate can be very unpredictable at times.
Communities
Equipment:
Warm suitable clothes
Thermals
Jumpers
Pants
Waterproof gear
Beanies and gloves
Waterproof boots
Thick woollen socks
Gear
Hiking pack
Water bottles
Sleeping bag (for -5º climates)
Sleeping mat
Tent
Sleeping bag liner
Torch
Toilet paper
Stove with pots and gas
Bowl, cup, cutlery
First aid kit
Food and Drink
Carbohydrates for long lasting energy
Pasta
Rices
Bread
Proteins
Chicken
Beef
Fats
Legumes
Nuts
Oils
Seeds
Sugars for quick energy bursts
Lollies
Fruit
Water (3L at the least)
No tinned foods because they are too heavy
Animal
Name: The Walking Snow Snake
Characteristics: The snake has 8 long legs, which help it walk in snow up to a meter deep. The snake has thermal skin that helps it hibernate and survive in the extreme cold weather. It has white skin to help it camouflage into the snow, so when it attacks its prey, it can creep up and catch it easily. The Walking Snow Snake is extremely poisonous to both other animals and humans, once bitten the snake releases massive amounts of venom that paralyse the victim so it can be easily broken down and eaten.
Picture:
Human Impacts:
1. Ski Resorts
Ski resorts such as perisher blue in the Australian snowy mountains have an immediate impact on the area where the resorts are located. Clearing of vegetation to build resorts and roads leads to pollution and ruining of natural places.
2. Pollution
Human waste and
MOUNT KOSCIUZKO
Fact File:
Latitude
36.4560° S,
Longitude
148.2633° E
Altitude
2,228 m
Climate
Higher regions experience an alpine climate, and the peak of the mountain is subject to heavy winter snow.
Temperature ranges from -6º to 21º. The mountain experiences four distinct seasons and the climate can be very unpredictable at times.
Communities
Equipment:
Warm suitable clothes
Thermals
Jumpers
Pants
Waterproof gear
Beanies and gloves
Waterproof boots
Thick woollen socks
Gear
Hiking pack
Water bottles
Sleeping bag (for -5º climates)
Sleeping mat
Tent
Sleeping bag liner
Torch
Toilet paper
Stove with pots and gas
Bowl, cup, cutlery
First aid kit
Food and Drink
Carbohydrates for long lasting energy
Pasta
Rices
Bread
Proteins
Chicken
Beef
Fats
Legumes
Nuts
Oils
Seeds
Sugars for quick energy bursts
Lollies
Fruit
Water (3L at the least)
No tinned foods because they are too heavy
Animal
Name: The Walking Snow Snake
Characteristics: The snake has 8 long legs, which help it walk in snow up to a meter deep. The snake has thermal skin that helps it hibernate and survive in the extreme cold weather. It has white skin to help it camouflage into the snow, so when it attacks its prey, it can creep up and catch it easily. The Walking Snow Snake is extremely poisonous to both other animals and humans, once bitten the snake releases massive amounts of venom that paralyse the victim so it can be easily broken down and eaten.
Picture:
Human Impacts:
1. Ski Resorts
Ski resorts such as perisher blue in the Australian snowy mountains have an immediate impact on the area where the resorts are located. Clearing of vegetation to build resorts and roads leads to pollution and ruining of natural places.
2. Pollution
Human waste and