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Year 6 - Geography

Contrasting climates: Asia and Antarctica

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Unit Summary

This unit revisits key geographical themes through a global journey. Pupils explore news stories, regional features and environmental issues across all continents, using maps, data and fieldwork skills to reflect on what it means to think like a geographer.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to apply your knowledge and skills to explain some of the geographical differences between Asia and Antarctica.

Key Notes

  • Antarctica and Asia have contrasting climates and are in different climate zones.
  • Asia is the most populous continent on the planet whereas Antarctica has no permanent residents.
  • Climate graphs can be used to investigate and compare different places.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • infer: To infer means to come to a conclusion using reasoning and evidence.
  • climate: Climate is an average of weather conditions (e.g. rain, sun, wind) in a place taken over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more).
  • temperature: Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of a place.
  • climate zones: Climate zones are areas that have similar weather conditions and climate, e.g. the tropics.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Not fully appreciating the huge size and diversity of Asia and the variations in climate and climate zones.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Antarctica and Asia have contrasting climates and are in different climate zones. Asia is the most populous continent on the planet whereas Antarctica has no permanent residents.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'infer'

To infer means to come to a conclusion using reasoning and evidence.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Not fully appreciating the huge size and diversity of Asia and the variations in climate and climate zones. Correction: Use a globe/world map to highlight the size of the continent and the wide range of latitudes it covers.

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