The Living World and Ecosystems · Autumn Term 1

Hot Desert Environments

Exploring how life survives in extreme aridity and the threats posed by desertification.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the environment shape the culture of desert-dwelling communities?
  2. 2Why is the desert fringe so vulnerable to human activity?
  3. 3Which irrigation strategies provide the most sustainable future for arid regions?

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 1

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