Describe and explain the characteristics of global climate zones
Describe and explain the characteristics of global climate zones
How many climate zones can you identify? Write a list and share with your neighbour.
Describe and explain the factors affecting climate: latitude, pressure systems and the winds to which they give rise, distance from the sea, altitude and ocean currents.
Describe and explain the factors affecting climate: latitude, pressure systems and the winds to which they give rise, distance from the sea, altitude and ocean currents.
Describe and explain the main characteristics of tropical rainforest climate.
Describe and explain the main characteristics of tropical rainforest climate.
Watch the video and list 3 facts concerning the importance of tropical rainforests
Draw a simple copy of the diagram above on large paper
Label each of the features in the diagram
Research each point and add a text box to your picture explaining each of the features
e.g. buttress roots help support tropical trees that do not have deep root systems due to the absorption of nutrients from leaf litter
Explain ecosystems.
Describe the distribution of tropical rainforest / tropical desert ecosystems.
Describe the characteristics of tropical rainforest / tropical desert ecosystems.
Explain the relationship of natural vegetation, wildlife and climate in tropical rainforest / tropical desert ecosystems.
Describe the impact of human activity on tropical rainforest / tropical desert ecosystems.
Explain ecosystems.
Describe the distribution of tropical rainforest / tropical desert ecosystems.
Describe the characteristics of tropical rainforest / tropical desert ecosystems.
Explain the relationship of natural vegetation, wildlife and climate in tropical rainforest / tropical desert ecosystems.
Describe the impact of human activity on tropical rainforest / tropical desert ecosystems.
In groups, create a 20 minute lesson to teach the class about one ecosystem.
Your 'lesson' should aim to include:
Focus on the following sections: