G8 Cold environments personal learning checklist
GCSE AQA Geography 8035 · Paper 1 | Living world option - choose 1
Use the options and case studies taught by your school.
Name ____________________ Class __________ Date __________
Tick one box per statement. Red: need help. Amber: partly confident. Green: can do independently.
| I can | Red | Amber | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold ecosystems | |||
| Locate and distinguish polar and tundra environments using climate and vegetation. | |||
| Explain permafrost, the active layer and links between climate, drainage, soils and vegetation. | |||
| Explain plant and animal adaptations and fragile cold-environment biodiversity. | |||
| Development | |||
| Evaluate mineral extraction, energy, fishing and tourism opportunities in a named cold environment. | |||
| Explain cold, inaccessibility and infrastructure challenges, including permafrost thaw. | |||
| Evaluate development using local livelihoods, rights, environmental risks and alternatives. | |||
| Wilderness protection | |||
| Explain the value and vulnerability of cold wilderness, including community and scientific interests. | |||
| Evaluate technology, government regulation and conservation groups in cold-environment protection. | |||
| Explain international protection agreements and distinguish Antarctic rules from Arctic governance. | |||
Next revision priority: __________________________________________________