Describe, explain implications for the water Quaternary Research Association (also possibly used in and evaluate the cycle and soil health. (6) lesson 5). impact of human 6.7b Ocean acidification, activity on the as a result of its role as a Main carbon and water carbon sink, is increasing How has human activity threatened carbon stores, water cycles. due to fossil fuel cycle, soil health, ocean carbon sink, coral reefs and combustion and risks marine ecosystems? Students create a detailed mind map crossing the critical either as a whole-class activity or small-group work. threshold for the health Students could bring their own research in preparation, of coral reefs and other guidance given by teacher in terms of A2 textbook, marine ecosystems that internet research, Geofiles/Geography Review articles if provide vital ecosystem available. A pack of resources could be collated and services. distributed. This must incorporate named case study detail. and Carbon Cycling’, by Martin Evans a useful ‘Water – Key words RGS resource with case study information: Deforestation Afforestation Plenary Tipping point 3-2-1 activity students write down 3 facts learnt, explain – Threshold 2 human threats and outline 1 case study; this can be peer-reviewed. Ecosystem services Resources Royal Geographical Society resource: The Changing – Carbon Cycle Carbon and Water Cycles, climate and change’: ‘The general resources from the RGS, linking the carbon and water cycles to the global climate system News articles: impact has pushed Earth into the Anthropocene, – ‘Human scientists say’, (Adam Vaughan, 2016) Northern European waters soak up carbon dioxide’, – ‘How (Jonathan Amos, 2016)
Describe, explain and evaluate the impact of human activity on the carbon and water cycles. implications for the water cycle and soil health. (6) 6.7b Ocean acidification, as a result of its role as a carbon sink, is increasing due to fossil fuel combustion and risks crossing the critical threshold for the health of coral reefs and other marine ecosystems that provide vital ecosystem services. Key words Deforestation Afforestation Tipping point Threshold Ecosystem services Quaternary Research Association (also possibly used in lesson 5). Main How has human activity threatened carbon stores, water cycle, soil health, ocean carbon sink, coral reefs and marine ecosystems? Students create a detailed mind map either as a whole-class activity or small-group work. Students could bring their own research in preparation, guidance given by teacher in terms of A2 textbook, internet research, Geofiles/Geography Review articles if available. A pack of resources could be collated and distributed. This must incorporate named case study detail. ‘Water and Carbon Cycling’, by Martin Evans – a useful RGS resource with case study information: Plenary 3-2-1 activity – students write down 3 facts learnt, explain 2 human threats and outline 1 case study; this can be peer-reviewed. Resources – Royal Geographical Society resource: The Changing Carbon Cycle ‘The Carbon and Water Cycles, climate and change’: general resources from the RGS, linking the carbon and water cycles to the global climate system News articles: – ‘Human impact has pushed Earth into the Anthropocene, scientists say’, (Adam Vaughan, 2016) – ‘How Northern European waters soak up carbon dioxide’, (Jonathan Amos, 2016)
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