Geography

Y11 Geography

Describe the physical characteristics of hot desert environments.

Explain the interdependence of features of the hot desert: soil, climate, water, plants, animals and people.

Explain how plants have adapted to the hot desert environment.

Explain how animals have adapted to the hot desert environment.

Examine the opportunities for development in a hot desert environment: mineral extraction, farming, energy and tourism.

Examine the challenges of developing a hot desert environment: extreme temperatures, water supply and inaccessibility.

Explain how climate change, population growth and the removal of fuel wood can cause desertification.

Explain how overgrazing, over cultivation and soil erosion can cause desertification.

Explain how water and soil management, tree planting and the use of appropriate technology can reduce the risk of desertification.