Assessment statements What you need to know Unit activities list Key terms Helpful links

Assessment Statements:

Populations

5.3.1	Outline how population size is affected by natality, immigration, mortality and emigration.
5.3.2	Draw and label a graph showing a sigmoid (S-shaped) population growth curve.
5.3.3	Explain the reasons for the exponential growth phase, the plateau phase and the transitional phase between these two phases.
5.3.4	List three factors that set limits to population increase.

 

Human Impact

5.2.1	Draw and label a diagram of the carbon cycle to show the processes involved.
5.2.2	Analyse the changes in concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide using historical records.
5.2.3	Explain the relationship between rises in concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide, methane and oxides of nitrogen and the enhanced greenhouse effect.
5.2.4	Outline the precautionary principle.
5.2.5	Evaluate the precautionary principle as a justification for strong action in response to the threats posed by the enhanced greenhouse effect.
5.2.6	Outline the consequences of a global temperature rise on arctic ecosystems.

What You Need to Know

Unit Activities List:

Population notes

Population sampling notes

Population sampling lab (doc)

Global warming notes (doc)

Global warming presentation

Article:  Hey, What about us?

NOAA data DBQ

Global warming socratic seminar

Carson and silent spring reading

Key Terms:

 

 

Helpful Links:

Nitrogen cycle

Breathing Earth site

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