a large region of the world with places that have similar climates, vegetation and animals that have adapted to living there

the temperate climate zone is the region between the tropics and the polar areas

the tropical climate zone is the region between the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in the south

A GIS (geographic information system) is a computer system that captures, and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns

The biomes of India

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about the human and physical geography of India, how this leads to diverse lives within the country, and how it affects its power and status around the world. Pupils will learn about different places in India and how migration patterns influence their society.

India: a global superpower?

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trees and shrubs that have adapted to live in intertidal zones at the coast

open areas of land with grasses, shrubs and sometimes trees

a biome with little rainfall and vegetation

regions of the world that have similar climates, plants and animals

interactions between organisms living in an environment

where a population of plants or animals lives

Biomes, ecosystems and habitats; match their definitions.

an important line of latitude north of the Equator

an imaginary line around the centre of Earth dividing it in half

an important line of latitude south of the Equator

Match the key terms with their description.

Between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn

An area of land that receives less than 250 mm of precipitation a year

An area of open land with grasses, shrubs and sometimes trees

Which of these biomes do you think are present in India?

Starter Quiz