Year 5 - Geography
Global food production and its impacts
Natural resources: what are they, where are they found, why are they important?
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces natural resources, including food, water, minerals and energy. Pupils explore where different resources are found, how they are used, and the effects of this use on people and the environment.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify different sources of food, explain why food production is sometimes harmful to the planet and know what sustainable farming is.
Key Notes
- The food we eat is derived from plants and animals and relies on other natural resources of energy, water, and soil.
- Large-scale food production can have a damaging effect on the planet.
- More sustainable farming practices are less harmful to the environment and plant and animal habitats.
Vocabulary To Learn
- rear: Some farmers rear animals - they breed and raise them for food.
- arable farm: Crops such as corn, vegetables, and rice are grown on arable farms.
- pastoral farm: Animals are reared for products such as meat and dairy items on pastoral farms.
- sustainable farming: Sustainable farming means growing crops and rearing animals in a way that damages the environment as little as possible.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All food is grown on farms.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
The food we eat is derived from plants and animals and relies on other natural resources of energy, water, and soil. Large-scale food production can have a damaging effect on the planet.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'rear'
Some farmers rear animals - they breed and raise them for food.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: All food is grown on farms. Correction: Food we eat can be grown, reared or caught.
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