to form a mental or physical image of something, making it easier to understand

a geographic information system (GIS) is a computer mapping system that captures, and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns

a visual representation of geographic data on a digital map, such as population density, income levels, or land use

GIS: Visualising the physical and human geography of the DRC

Geography

Population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Colonial history and legacy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate and biomes of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Physical landscapes of the Democratic Republic of Congo

The tropical rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Conservation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The impact of resource exploitation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate change and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A sustainable future for the Democratic Republic of Congo

This unit teaches pupils about the physical and human geography of the DRC and how natural resources bring both opportunities and challenges. Pupils will also learn about the Congo rainforest and how conservation efforts are trying to protect this important biome.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: What are its opportunities and challenges?

the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre

a chart representing the population structure of a given location

the middle value of a set of data when all values are placed in numerical order

the number of live births per 1000 people per year

the average age a person will reach in a given location

a country or area that is controlled by another country and has people living there from the controlling country

something handed down or passed on from an earlier generation

resources that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs

farming that provides enough food for the farmer and their family to live on, rather than for them to sell

moving from one place to another with the intention of staying there for some time

jobs that are not officially recorded or regulated and do not involve the payment of taxes

a large region of the world with places that have similar climates, vegetation and animals that have adapted to living there

a climate with consistently high temperatures, frequent high rainfall and a very short dry season, found in locations near the Equator

a biome that is predominantly grassland with scattered trees and shrubs, found in locations near the Equator

a biome where the land is either permanently or seasonally flooded or saturated

hydroelectric power generates electricity by using water

volcanic describes something that is created by a volcano

a valley is a long, low-lying area of land surrounded by hills or mountains

natural resources are those that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs

areas of dense forest found close to the Equator where it is warm and there are high levels of rainfall

anything that absorbs and stores more carbon dioxide than it releases

all the living things in an ecosystem or area

a large area of land protected by law to keep the natural environment safe

a species of plant or animal in danger of extinction

the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals

mining is the process of digging into the ground to remove natural resources

the economy is the way money in a particular area is made and spent

things that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs

using something or someone for  personal benefit

the complete removal of trees for any reason

cutting down trees as a product for economic gain

dishonest behaviour by people in a position of power for personal gain

a large-scale and long-term change in the planet’s climate, including weather patterns and average temperatures

the science and practice of cultivating soil and farming

not being able to regularly access enough safe and nutritious food to live, work and play

development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

renewable energy is sources of energy that can be reused and will not be used up or run out

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: What are its opportunities and challenges?

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