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Conflicting views on protecting/exploiting resources in the taiga biome
I can explain why there can be conflicting views on protecting and exploiting forest and natural resources in the taiga.
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- Year 10
- Edexcel B
Conflicting views on protecting/exploiting resources in the taiga biome
I can explain why there can be conflicting views on protecting and exploiting forest and natural resources in the taiga.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are conflicting views on protecting forest and natural resources in the taiga.
- There are conflicting views on exploiting forest and natural resources in the taiga.
Keywords
Stakeholder - anyone who has an interest in or is affected by a decision or issue
Sustainability - meeting present needs without harming future generations' ability to meet theirs
Common misconception
Protecting the taiga means stopping all development.
In fact, many stakeholders argue for sustainable use, for example selective logging, ecotourism or selective hunting, which provides money for local communities without causing long-term and widepread environmental damage.
Canada provides a good source of news stories that illustrate conflicts between those wishing to develop taiga resources, and those (including First Nations groups) looking to conserve them.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where is the Taiga biome located?
Where is the Taiga biome located?
Near the Equator
Between the Tropics
Q2.What type of trees dominate the Taiga biome?
What type of trees dominate the Taiga biome?
Deciduous trees
Palm trees
Q3.What is the main climate characteristic of the Taiga?
What is the main climate characteristic of the Taiga?
Hot and humid year-round
Warm with frequent monsoons
Dry and hot all year
Q4.What is the main soil type in the Taiga?
What is the main soil type in the Taiga?
Rich and fertile
Sandy and well-drained
Clay-rich with high nutrients
Q5.What is a major threat to the Taiga biome?
What is a major threat to the Taiga biome?
Coral bleaching
Overfishing
Earthquakes
Q6.How does climate change affect the Taiga?
How does climate change affect the Taiga?
It reduces tree growth
It increases desert areas
It makes winters colder
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.A __________ is anyone who has an interest in or is affected by a decision or issue.
A __________ is anyone who has an interest in or is affected by a decision or issue.
community
habitat
Q2.Why do indigenous communities want to protect the taiga?
Why do indigenous communities want to protect the taiga?
They no longer need to hunt
Big companies will protect their way of life
Q3. is about meeting the needs of people today in a way that still allows people in the future to have their needs met too.
is about meeting the needs of people today in a way that still allows people in the future to have their needs met too.
Q4.What is a major consequence of over-exploitation in the Taiga?
What is a major consequence of over-exploitation in the Taiga?
Increased biodiversity
Growth of new forests
More stable ecosystems
