The Power of the Earth: Extreme Environments · Autumn Term 2
The Water Cycle and Extreme Weather
Analyzing how the movement of water and air leads to significant weather events such as hurricanes and droughts.
Key Questions
- 1How does the global water cycle connect a rainforest to a desert?
- 2What are the human consequences when the water cycle is disrupted by climate change?
- 3How can communities build resilience against recurring extreme weather?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: Geography - Physical GeographyKS2: Geography - The Water Cycle
Year: Year 6
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Power of the Earth: Extreme Environments
Period: Autumn Term 2
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