4 Define the following concepts: Natural resources Sustainable development Taiga Climate change 5 Look at the infographic and interpret it. The tilt of Earth's axis of rotation explains the changes in temperature according to latitude. The sea cools temperatures and adds humidity to coastal areas. Landforms, such as mountain ranges, stop winds and heavy rainclouds from crossing over. The higher the altitude, the lower the temperature, (about 0.6 ºC for every 100 m in elevation) and the greater the precipitation. THE SUN'S RAYS Which feature of the natural environment does it describe? What does it show? Ask your partner questions based on the infographic and assess their answers. 6 Draw a world map. Using your atlas, label on your map the main landforms on each continent. 9 Draw on your world map from activity 6 the main rivers on each continent and indicate into which oceans and seas they flow. 10 Compare the images of Greece (A) and Venezuela. (B) Which type of landscape does each photo show? What makes you think this? What threats do you see in each one? Which of the two has a higher risk of degradation? Why? 0 W H A T D I D I L E A R N ? Remember what information from this unit you already knew. What new things have you learnt? What would you like to learn more about? Why do you think is it useful to know about the balance between the environment and human activities? Give at least three different reasons. Find out what the 17 SDGs from the Agenda 2030 are. Relate the content of this unit with other SDGs, besides SDG 15. 7 THOUGH-PROVOKING QUESTIONS Prepare questions about aspects that worry you about the future of our planet's natural environment. For example: – What will happen if we continue to…? – What would you do to…? – What will the climate be like in...? – Would you participate in...? 8 Share your questions with your group and write down the conclusions you have reached. A B 21
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