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Year 9 - Geography

Climate change and Russia

Russia: How does geography shape the country?

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about Russia's climate and biomes and how this affects its population. Pupils will also learn about Russia's natural resources and how this affects its relations with other countries around the world.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe the impact of climate change on Russia's environment, economy and population.

Key Notes

  • Russia is warming at more than twice the global average, especially in the Arctic.
  • The melting permafrost is causing infrastructure damage and releasing greenhouse gases.
  • Agriculture in Russia is impacted by changing rainfall patterns, affecting crop yields.
  • The Russian government has started to acknowledge climate change but actions to mitigate it have been limited.
  • Climate change is also influencing migration patterns with some regions becoming less habitable.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • mitigation: taking action to reduce the negative effects of something
  • permafrost: ground that stays frozen for two or more years in a row
  • infrastructure: all the basic systems in a country such as transport and power supply

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Russia will benefit from climate change because it will make the country warmer, allowing for more agriculture and economic opportunities.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Russia is warming at more than twice the global average, especially in the Arctic. The melting permafrost is causing infrastructure damage and releasing greenhouse gases.

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

taking action to reduce the negative effects of something.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Russia will benefit from climate change because it will make the country warmer, allowing for more agriculture and economic opportunities. Correction: While warming may open up some land for agriculture, the negative impacts will outweigh potential benefits. For example, flooding and unpredictable weather patterns will harm crops and water supplies.

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