Download the GCSE Geography Ecosystems: Tropical Rainforest Resources module
This module contains:
- An editable PowerPoint lesson presentation
- Editable revision handouts
- A glossary which covers the key terminologies of the module
- Topic mindmaps for visualising the key concepts
- Printable flashcards to help students engage active recall
- A quiz with answer key to test knowledge and understanding of the module
Ecosystems: Tropical Rainforest
Tropical rainforests are ecosystems that occur in tropical regions, and are a type of tropical moist broadleaf forest. These have high precipitation of around 60 to 160 inches of precipitation throughout the year, with almost no dry seasons.
This GCSE Ecosystems module introduces tropical rainforest to your students, explaining:
- What are tropical rainforests and their physical characteristics?
- What are the interdependencies of climate, water, soil, plants, animals, and people with rainforests?
- What are key adaptations of plants and animals?
- What are reasons for and issues related to high biodiversity?
- Where are tropical rainforests found throughout the world?
- What are the economic impacts of deforestation?
- What does sustainable management of rainforests look like?
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More Ecosystems Modules
Tropical Rainforest is one lesson in our Ecosystems module. The other theory lessons can be found below: