1. You should know and understand the following>
Key terms
Write down a list of key terms you think you should know for the exam based on these key ideas:
You should know and understand the following>
Definition of biodiversity and its importance
Global distribution of the tropical rainforest biome
Characteristics of tropical rainforests (climate, weather, vegetation and nutrient cycle)
Causes of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
Consequences of deforestation including global impacts.

2. Biodiversity and Global Forests
Year 10 Geo exam revision
Biodiversity and Global Forests
Key terms and ideas
Perspectives
Command terms
Essay writing

3. Assessment Criterion A: Knowing and understanding Maximum: 8
Students should be able to:
• use humanities terminology in context
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject-specific content and concepts through developed descriptions, explanations and examples.
Criterion C: Thinking critically Maximum: 8
• interpret different perspectives and their implications
• synthesize information in order to make valid, well-supported arguments.
Criterion D: Communication Maximum: 8
structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified (essay) format

4. Perspectives
When discussing deforestation in the Amazon which perspectives should we consider in order to gain a balance view of development in that region?
TNCs
Brazilian government
Settlers
Tour companies
Environmental groups
Amerindians
Brazilian scholars (University Professors etc.)
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5. Command terms Definition Key term Define Describe Explain Examine
Discuss
Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.

6. Command terms Definition Key term Define Describe Explain Examine
Discuss
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

7. Essay writing What are the main elements needed for a great essay?
Introduction
Thesis statement
Main body
Opening Sentence – 1st paragraph
Transition/Opening Sentence – subsequent paragraphs
Conclusion
Reconfirmed Thesis

8. Revision tips New Wider World pages 232, 236-243 Handouts
Command terms
Essay planning