a measure of how many different species live in an ecosystem

a natural or human-made factor that poses a risk to the environment

long-term changes in temperature, weather patterns and atmospheric conditions resulting from human activities like burning fossil fuels

Threats to the taiga from commercial development

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

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

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

What is a direct threat to the taiga biome?

Which of the following is an indirect threat to the taiga?

It leads to habitat destruction and pollution

How does oil and gas extraction threaten the taiga?

Rising temperatures and dry conditions increase the risk

Why is the taiga vulnerable to forest fires?

What is another name for the Taiga biome?

Which of the following trees are most commonly found in the Taiga biome?

Which of the following animals is commonly found in the Taiga?

Which of the following is a significant environmental concern for the Taiga?

The Taiga is most commonly found in which region of the world?

Threats to the taiga from commercial development

Lesson outcome