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Rivers and the Water Cycle · Spring Term

The Frozen Tundra: Polar Biomes

A look at the Arctic and Antarctic circles and the challenges of living in polar regions.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate what makes the polar biomes unique from other environments on Earth.
  2. Explain how indigenous communities sustain themselves in the Arctic.
  3. Analyze why the polar regions are the most sensitive indicators of global warming.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Geography - Physical GeographyKS2: Geography - Biomes and Vegetation Belts
Year: Year 5
Subject: Geography
Unit: Rivers and the Water Cycle
Period: Spring Term

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