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Climate Zones


Describe and explain the characteristics of global climate zones

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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.

 
 
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Factors Affecting Climate


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.

Factors Affecting Climate


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.

 
 

factors that affect climate

 
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Tropical Rainforest Climate


Describe and explain the main characteristics of tropical rainforest climate.

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

 

Global distribution of tropical rainforest climate

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  1. Draw a simple copy of the diagram above on large paper

  2. Label each of the features in the diagram

  3. Research each point and add a text box to your picture explaining each of the features

    1. e.g. buttress roots help support tropical trees that do not have deep root systems due to the absorption of nutrients from leaf litter

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Tropical Rainforest and 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.

Tropical Rainforest and 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.

TASK

In groups, create a 20 minute lesson to teach the class about one ecosystem.

Your 'lesson' should aim to include:

  • Reference to specific examples and data
  • A world map showing and describing distribution
  • Climate graph for your region
  • A short video <3min
  • Visuals / infographics
  • Key information
  • Range of learning activities
  • Sources
  • Quiz

Focus on the following sections:

  1. Describe what an ecosystem is and describe the distribution of tropical rainforest ecosystems.
  2. Describe the characteristics of tropical rainforest ecosystems.
  3. Explain the relationship of natural vegetation, wildlife and climate in tropical rainforest ecosystems.
  4. Describe the impact of human activity on tropical rainforest ecosystems.