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8.3.3 People and Economic Activity (The focus of this study is a…
8.3.3 People and Economic Activity
The focus of this study is a geographical investigation of the functioning of ecosystems at risk their management and protection.
evaluates the impacts of, and responses of people to, environmental change
justifies geographical methods applicable and useful in the workplace and relevant to a changing world
plans geographical inquiries to analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources
evaluates geographical information and sources for usefulness, validity and reliability
applies maps, graphs and statistics, photographs and fieldwork to analyse and integrate data in geographical contexts
applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data
explains geographical patterns, processes and future trends through appropriate case studies and illustrative examples
communicates complex geographical information, ideas and issues effectively, using appropriate written and/or oral, cartographic and graphic forms.
evaluates environmental management strategies in terms of ecological sustainability
explains the factors which place ecosystems at risk and the reasons for their protection
Explains the changing nature, spatial patterns and interaction ecosystems, urban places and economic activity
ecosystems and their management
biophysical interactions which lead to diverse ecosystems and their functioning
vulnerability and resilience of ecosystems
impacts due to natural stress
impacts due to human induced modifications to energy flows, nutrient cycling, and relationships between biophysical components
the importance of ecosystem management and protection
maintenance of genetic diversity
utility values
intrinsic values
heritage values
need to allow natural change to proceed
evaluation of traditional and contemporary management strategies.
case studies of ecosystems
TWO case studies of different ecosystems at risk to illustrate their unique characteristics including
spatial patterns and dimensions: location, altitude, latitude, size, shape and continuity
biophysical interactions including
the dynamics of weather and climate
geomorphic and hydrologic processes such as earth movements, weathering, erosion, transport and deposition, soil formation
biogeographical processes: invasion, succession, modification, resilience
adjustments in response to natural stress
the nature and rate of change which affects ecosystem functioning
human impacts (both positive and negative)
traditional and contemporary management practices.