Sunday 24 November 2024
Title: Living World 9 mark question.
Do Now: Write out the question and BUG it.
Challenge: What knowledge do you need to answer this
question? What resources do you have available to help?
Sunday 24 November 2024
Living World 9 mark question.
Sunday 24 November 2024
Living World 9 mark question.
‘Some economic activities in tropical rainforests have major environmental impacts.’ Can’t get started? Look at the sentence starters, always use key terms from the glossary
Do you agree?
Use the photographs above and a case study to explain your answer (9)
Glossary
Small-scale shifting cultivation
Rainforests provide many opportunities for palm oil plantations
economic growth. Ecotourism
One example of this is… HEP dams
Another example is… Mining
However there are some challenge in Commercial farming
developing these environments… Logging
Overall there are more….. Settlement and population growth
Sustainable development
Economic Benefits – Making money
from the opportunities
Social benefits/ impacts
PLAN DO Environmental impacts/ benefits
REVIEW YOUR WORK Example
REVIEW EXAMPLE
Please note - the example below is very comprehensive. You would not have time to write as much
for each section, but the structure is worth considering.
Have you included a case study information? The economic activities shown in Figure 2 have varying environmental impacts. Some have major
environmental impacts whereas others have little or no impact.
Small-scale shifting cultivation or slash and burn has traditionally had a relatively small impact on
Specific examples figures and facts place?
tropical rainforests because when the soil becomes exhausted the people move on and clear another
area leaving the original forest area to regenerate.
Have I considered the scale of the activity/ impact? large small? In contrast, palm oil plantations can lead to the deforestation of huge swathes of rainforest. Large areas
of rainforest are cut down to make way for commercial plantations but the land can only sustain crops
Have I reached a firm conclusion. for a relatively short period of time. After a few years, the farmers have to cut down more rainforest for
Evaluation and judgement. A range of views may be taken new plantations. Deforestation for plantations can also contribute to soil erosion since there is still no
ground cover crops that help protect the soil. The healthy topsoil gets washed away and can potentially
clog up rivers and other bodies of water. Since the soil is no longer as healthy due to erosion and the
lack of biodiversity, chemicals in the form of fertilisers, insecticides, pesticides, etc are added to the soil
to promote better growth of oil palm trees. The chemicals used can leach into the ground and pollute
both land and water.
Here are some ideas
Context
• Explain what economic activities are prevalent in tropical rainforests (logging, agriculture,
mining, ecotourism).
• Discuss their significance to local and global economies.
Positive Economic Contributions
• Provide examples of how these activities create jobs and support local communities.
• Highlight the contribution to national economies.
• Emphasize the importance of sustainable practices.
Major Environmental Impacts
• Outline negative effects such as deforestation, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and climat
e change.
• Provide specific examples, like the impact of palm oil plantations.
Long-Term Consequences
• Analyze the long-term environmental impacts.
• Explain how degradation of ecosystems can undermine future economic potential and har
m local communities.
Balanced Perspective
• Weigh economic benefits against environmental costs.
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Sunday 24 November 2024
Living World 9 mark question.
Green Pen Corrections:
12
Minutes
General comments:
• Really positive responses for a 9 mark question – well done!
• Always be specific, give every detail e.g. what is mined, what is the name of the wind
park?
• Don’t rush to write about every pportunity, you would not have time.
• Always develop your points: 'harsh working conditions' why? So what? Give details on
the climate.
• Informal language is not appropriate and don’t waffle e.g. 'today I will talk about'.
• Read the model answer – it’s there to help!
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