Year 5 - Geography
Wood and its many uses
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 explain the many different uses of wood and describe locations where it is grown.
Key Notes
- Wood is a versatile material used for construction, making paper and board or as a biofuel.
- In parts of the world with no access to electricity wood is used to power cookstoves causing deforestation.
- Woods are a natural resource for recreation, support biodiversity, help combat pollution and absorb carbon.
- Countries like Canada have the right climate for boreal forests to thrive and produce a lot of timber.
Vocabulary To Learn
- biofuel: Biofuels are fuels made from plant materials
- timber: Timber is wood that has been cut down and prepared for use in industries
- exporter: An exporter is a company, or country, that sells goods and products in other countries
- boreal: Boreal forests are the world's largest land biome and are found in the Northern hemisphere
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Wood is only useful for the construction industry.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
Wood is a versatile material used for construction, making paper and board or as a biofuel. In parts of the world with no access to electricity wood is used to power cookstoves causing deforestation.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'biofuel'
Biofuels are fuels made from plant materials.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Wood is only useful for the construction industry. Correction: Wood has multiple everyday and industrial uses.
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