Biomes and Ecosystems · Regions of the World

Arid Deserts

Exploring how life survives in extreme heat and water scarcity across the world's hot deserts.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the environment shape the culture and lifestyle of desert-dwelling people?
  2. 2What physical adaptations allow organisms to thrive in extreme temperatures?
  3. 3How is climate change causing the expansion of desert regions?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Geography - Physical GeographyKS2: Geography - Biomes and Vegetation Belts
Year: Year 5
Subject: Geography
Unit: Biomes and Ecosystems
Period: Regions of the World

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