the collection of data at a distance reflected or emitted by objects, living things or areas on different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum, observed by satellite or aircraft

a type of remote sensing which uses observations by satellites of selected parts of the electromagnetic spectrum to monitor terrestrial, oceanic or atmospheric features and processes

a type of remote sensing which uses observations by aircraft of selected parts of the electromagnetic spectrum to monitor terrestrial, oceanic or atmospheric features and processes

GIS Deforestation LC1 How can GIS visualise deforestation

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GIS Deforestation LC2 How can GIS analyse causes of deforestation

Using GIS to visualise and analyse deforestation

Geography

Characteristics of tropical rainforests

Plant and animal adaptations in tropical rainforests

Nutrient cycling and biodiversity in tropical rainforests

Deforestation in the tropical rainforest

Deforestation in Indonesia’s tropical rainforest

Value of tropical rainforests to people and the environment

Sustainable rainforest management

This unit teaches pupils about the tropical rainforest biome. Pupils learn about  the biotic and abiotic characteristics of tropical rainforests and the adaptations of plants and animals. Pupils will also learn about the importance of tropical rainforests and how they are under threat.

Tropical rainforest

Data collected at a distance using different wavelengths

Images collected by satellites of features on Earth

Images collected by aircraft of features on Earth

What kind of GIS tool helps compare changes over time?

A {{}} plantation may appear green on imagery but might still be unsustainable.

It helps visualise and monitor changes across time and space

Why is GIS useful in managing deforestation?

the variety of plant and animal life in an ecosystem

the tallest trees in the rainforest, rising above all others

the continuous layer of trees that blocks out sunlight

the removal of large areas of forest by humans

the movement and exchange of nutrients within the ecosystem

Match the keywords with their definitions:

Which continent contains the largest tropical rainforest in the world?

What is the main cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?

To support the tall trees in shallow soil

Why do rainforest trees have buttress roots?

Which of these best describes tropical rainforest climate?

Using GIS to visualise and analyse deforestation

Lesson outcome