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

The tropical rainforest in the Democratic Republic of 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

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?

A dense forest found near the Equator with high rainfall

The removal of all trees from an area is called ...

It stretches across several Central African countries

Which of the following is true about the Congo Rainforest?

It provides a home for a huge variety of plants and animals

Why is the rainforest important for biodiversity?

The Congo Rainforest acts as a giant {{}} sink, helping to combat climate change.

The DRC is rich in {{}} resources like copper, cobalt and diamonds.

What major valley system passes through the eastern part of the DRC?

Which major river flows through the DRC and is a vital natural resource?

A {{}} climate is found near the Equator and features high rainfall and hot temperatures year-round.

The tropical rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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