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Year 7 - Geography

Coastal India: the Sundarbans

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Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about the human and physical geography of India, how this leads to diverse lives within the country, and how it affects its power and status around the world. Pupils will learn about different places in India and how migration patterns influence their society.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe what the Sundarbans are like, explain why they are important and list some ways in which they are being protected.

Key Notes

  • The Sundarbans are a mangrove forest found in north-east India and south-west Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal.
  • The Sundarbans are known for their wide range of animals included the royal Bengal Tiger and the estuarine crocodile.
  • The Sundarbans are one of the largest remaining areas of mangroves in the world.
  • The Sundarbans face challenges such as climate change, overuse of resources, and conflict between people and wildlife.
  • There are three wildlife sanctuaries in the Sundarbans to help conserve its unique and varied biodiversity.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • mangrove: a shrub or tree that grows in coastal water and has roots that grow above ground
  • biodiversity: all the living things in an ecosystem or area
  • climate change: a large-scale and long-term change in the planet's climate, including weather patterns and average temperatures
  • wildlife sanctuary: an area where wild animals and plants and their habitats are protected

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Everyone will have the same views and opinions about the importance of protecting the Sundarbans.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The Sundarbans are a mangrove forest found in north-east India and south-west Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal. The Sundarbans are known for their wide range of animals included the royal Bengal Tiger and the estuarine crocodile.

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

a shrub or tree that grows in coastal water and has roots that grow above ground.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Everyone will have the same views and opinions about the importance of protecting the Sundarbans. Correction: Role play could be used to investgate the perspectives of different stakeholders in the Sundarbans such as fishing communities, farmers, government officials, tourism operators and conservationists.

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