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The Living World and Ecosystems · Autumn Term

Adaptations in Hot Desert Ecosystems

Investigating how plants, animals, and humans adapt to survive in extreme desert conditions.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between the physiological and behavioral adaptations of desert flora and fauna.
  2. Analyze how human communities have historically adapted to life in arid environments.
  3. Evaluate the sustainability of traditional desert farming practices.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Geography - Living WorldGCSE: Geography - Hot Deserts
Year: Year 10
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Living World and Ecosystems
Period: Autumn Term

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