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

anything that absorbs and stores more carbon dioxide than it releases

all the living things in an ecosystem or area

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

Climate change and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Geography

GIS: Visualising the physical and human geography of the DRC

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

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?

A large-scale, long-term change in Earth’s climate

A change in local temperature for one day

A system that absorbs and stores more carbon than it releases

Which rainforest acts as a carbon sink in the DRC?

Many people mistakenly believe that only the {{}} rainforest needs protecting, but the Congo rainforest is just as important.

What is the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The DRC is located near which important line of latitude?

The {{}} rainforest is one of the largest rainforests in the world and is found in the DRC.

What type of biome covers much of the DRC?

What is a major challenge facing the DRC’s rainforest?

Which river is very important to transport and life in the DRC?

Climate change and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lesson outcome