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Year 9 - Geography

Countries in the Arctic

Ice and glaciers: How are cold places affected by a warming planet?

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that influence cold places around the world and how areas of ice have changed over time due to climatic variations. Pupils will learn about the impact of global warming on glaciated areas and what this means for the future of our planet.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to locate the Arctic and explain why the region is important.

Key Notes

  • The Arctic is an ocean surrounded by land.
  • Around 4 million people live within the Arctic circle.
  • The Arctic region has many natural resources including oil, uranium, minerals and fish.
  • Countries around the Arctic circle claim they have rights to some resources.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Arctic Circle: an imaginary line at latitude 66°33'N, marking the boundary of the Arctic region
  • indigenous peoples: the original inhabitants of a region
  • natural resource: materials available in the environment that support our wants and needs

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The Arctic region is uninhabited.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The Arctic is an ocean surrounded by land. Around 4 million people live within the Arctic circle.

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

an imaginary line at latitude 66°33'N, marking the boundary of the Arctic region.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: The Arctic region is uninhabited. Correction: Approximately 4 million people live in the Arctic region.

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