CG2 - Stage 6 Geography Curriculum Links

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8.2.1 Biophysical Interactions

Principal focus

The focus of this study is a geographical investigation of biophysical processes and how an understanding of these processes contributes to sustainable management.

Content

Students learn to:

investigate and communicate geographically by

·         asking and addressing geographical questions such as

-        what are the biophysical interactions which occur between components of the biophysical environment?

-        what are the effects of human impacts on the functioning of the hydrosphere?

use geographical skills and tools such as

·         constructing and interpreting flow charts describing key biophysical processes within a given area

·         constructing a transect to describe the variety and distribution of plants in a specific area.

identify geographical methods applicable to, and useful in, the workplace such as

·         collecting and analysing field data

·         the relevance of geographical understanding of biophysical interactions to a particular location such as: planning hazard mitigation, practising environmental law.

Students learn about:

the biophysical environment

·         the interactions between, and the human impacts on, the functioning of the hydrosphere.

biophysical processes and issues

·         a case study investigating ONE issue in ONE of the biophysical components, to illustrate how an understanding of biophysical processes contributes to sustainable management in the environment. The investigation will include:

-        identification and explanation of key biophysical processes which relate to the issue

-        interactions of other components of the biophysical environment

-        the importance of understanding key biophysical processes for effective management

·         the issue should be selected from one of the following components:

-          in the hydrosphere, one issue such as urban run-off.