Deforestation in Indonesia’s tropical rainforest

Geography

Characteristics of tropical rainforests

Plant and animal adaptations in tropical rainforests

Nutrient cycling and biodiversity in tropical rainforests

Deforestation in the tropical rainforest

Value of tropical rainforests to people and the environment

Sustainable rainforest management

Using GIS to visualise and analyse deforestation

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

Which of the following best describes Indonesia?

What is one of the main causes of deforestation in Indonesia?

What is an environmental impact of deforestation in Indonesia?

Farming to feed the farmer's family and local community

What is the main characteristic of a tropical rainforest?

Between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn

Where are tropical rainforests typically located?

What is one of the main causes of deforestation in tropical rainforests?

They have a high level of rainfall and sunlight

What is the main reason tropical rainforests have such high biodiversity?

The top layer where trees are highest and most sunlight is absorbed

What is the "canopy" in a tropical rainforest?

It absorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide

How does the tropical rainforest biome contribute to regulating the global climate?

Deforestation in Indonesia’s tropical rainforest

Lesson outcome