The biomes of China
I can list some of China’s biomes and use a geographical information system (GIS) to investigate one of these biomes.
- Year 7
The biomes of China
I can list some of China’s biomes and use a geographical information system (GIS) to investigate one of these biomes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A biome is a large community of vegetation and wildlife adapted to a specific climate.
- China has a range of biomes including desert, grassland and forests.
- The Gobi desert is one of the largest deserts in the world and part of it is found in China.
- The tropical forest of Xishuangbanna is one of the largest forests in Asia.
- A geographical information system (GIS) can be used to investigate biomes in China.
Keywords
Biome - a large region of the world with places that have similar climates, vegetation and animals that have adapted to living there
Temperate - the temperate climate zone is the region between the tropics and the polar areas
Tropical - the tropical climate zone is the region between the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in the south
GIS - a GIS (geographic information system) is a computer system that captures, and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns
Common misconception
The physical geography of China doesn't vary across the country.
China is a huge country with diverse landscapes and a range of biomes including desert, grassland, tropical forests and temperate forests.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.China is in the continent of .
Q2.Which mountain range forms the northern and western border of China?
Q3.What is the longest river in China?
Q4.Which desert is located in northern China?
Q5.What is the main climate in northern China?
Q6.What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a biome?
Q2.What biomes are within China?
Q3.Match the type of biome with its description.
