The Living World and Ecosystems · Autumn Term

Tropical Rainforest Dynamics

Exploration of the nutrient cycle and the complex adaptations of flora and fauna in the Amazon basin.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the removal of a single species disrupt the entire rainforest food web?
  2. 2To what extent can sustainable management reconcile economic gain with conservation?
  3. 3Why do global consumption patterns directly impact local biodiversity in the tropics?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Geography - Ecosystems and BiodiversityGCSE: Geography - Tropical Rainforests
Year: Year 11
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Living World and Ecosystems
Period: Autumn Term

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