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

Threats associated with climate change in the rainforest

Biotic and abiotic characteristics of the taiga biome

Plant and animal adaptations in the taiga biome

Nutrient cycling and biodiversity in the taiga biome

Threats to the taiga from commercial development

Causes of biodiversity loss in the taiga biome

Creating and protecting wilderness areas in the taiga biome

Conflicting views on protecting/exploiting resources in the taiga biome

Using GIS to visualise and analyse deforestation

This unit teaches pupils about tropical rainforest and taiga biomes. Pupils learn about its biotic and abiotic characteristics, the adaptations of plants and animals and the threats facing its biodiversity. The unit considers opposing views on protecting and exploiting resources.

Tropical rainforest and taiga biomes

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