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

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

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

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