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Countries in the Arctic
I can locate the Arctic and explain why the region is important.
Lesson 10 of 12
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- Year 9
Countries in the Arctic
I can locate the Arctic and explain why the region is important.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Arctic is an ocean surrounded by land.
- Around 4 million people live within the Arctic circle.
- The Arctic region has many natural resources including oil, uranium, minerals and fish.
- Countries around the Arctic circle claim they have rights to some resources.
Keywords
Arctic Circle - an imaginary line at latitude 66°33'N, marking the boundary of the Arctic region
Indigenous peoples - the original inhabitants of a region
Natural resource - materials available in the environment that support our wants and needs
Common misconception
The Arctic region is uninhabited.
Approximately 4 million people live in the Arctic region.
Use Google Earth to explore the Arctic region. You can also show the Arctic region on different maps.
Teacher tip
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a glacier?
What is a glacier?
A frozen ocean
A snowy mountain
Q2.Where are most glaciers found?
Where are most glaciers found?
The Equator
Deserts
Rainforests
Q3.What is permafrost?
What is permafrost?
A frozen lake
A cold-weather storm
A type of ice
Q4.Which continent is home to most of the world’s ice?
Which continent is home to most of the world’s ice?
Asia
Europe
Africa
Q5.How does melting ice affect sea levels?
How does melting ice affect sea levels?
Sea levels stay the same
Sea levels drop
There is no effect
Q6.What is the main cause of rising global temperatures?
What is the main cause of rising global temperatures?
Volcanoes
Wind power
Solar flares
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which continent is the Arctic mainly located in?
Which continent is the Arctic mainly located in?
Africa
Asia
South America
Q2.Which of these countries is part of the Arctic region?
Which of these countries is part of the Arctic region?
Egypt
India
Brazil
Q3.What is the Arctic Circle?
What is the Arctic Circle?
A mountain range
A time zone
A river
Q4.Roughly how many people live in the Arctic region?
Roughly how many people live in the Arctic region?
Fewer than 10 000
Around 500 000
