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Key terms

Key terms. Write down a list of key terms you think you should know for the exam based on these key ideas: You should know and understand the following> Definition of biodiversity and its importance Global distribution of the tropical rainforest biome

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Key terms

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  1. Key terms • Write down a list of key terms you think you should know for the exam based on these key ideas: You should know and understand the following> • Definition of biodiversity and its importance • Global distribution of the tropical rainforest biome • Characteristics of tropical rainforests (climate, weather, vegetation and nutrient cycle) • Causes of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest • Consequences of deforestation including global impacts.

  2. Year 10 Geo exam revision Biodiversity and Global Forests Key terms and ideas Perspectives Command terms Essay writing

  3. Assessment Criterion A: Knowing and understanding Maximum: 8 Students should be able to: • use humanities terminology in context • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject-specific content and concepts through developed descriptions, explanations and examples. Criterion C: Thinking critically Maximum: 8 Students should be able to: • interpret different perspectives and their implications • synthesize information in order to make valid, well-supported arguments. Criterion D: Communication Maximum: 8 Students should be able to: • structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified (essay) format

  4. Perspectives • When discussing deforestation in the Amazon which perspectives should we consider in order to gain a balance view of development in that region? • TNCs • Brazilian government • Settlers • Tour companies • Environmental groups • Amerindians • Brazilian scholars (University Professors etc.) • Page 243 New Wider World

  5. Command terms Key term Definition • Define • Describe • Explain • Examine • Discuss • Give a detailed account including reasons or causes. • Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue. • Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence. • Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity. • Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.

  6. Command terms Key term Definition • Define • Describe • Explain • Examine • Discuss • Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity. • Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process. • Give a detailed account including reasons or causes. • Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue. • Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

  7. Essay writing • What are the main elements needed for a great essay? • Introduction • Thesis statement • Main body • Opening Sentence – 1st paragraph • Transition/Opening Sentence – subsequent paragraphs • Conclusion • Reconfirmed Thesis

  8. Revision tips • New Wider World pages 232, 236-243 • Handouts • Command terms • Essay planning

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