_______________________________ HIGH SCHOOL YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT TASK Name:____________________________________________ Assessment Task Number __ for this course Date Set:

Mark Value for this task: 15% Date Due:

ECOSYSTEMS AT RISK ESSAY- (Word Count- 1000)

An ecosystem at risk is both vulnerable and resilient to natural stress and human induced modifications. Discuss this statement with reference to coral reefs in the developed and developing world.

OUTCOMES BEING ASSESSED

H1 explains the changing nature, spatial patterns and interaction of ecosystems, urban places and economic activity H2 explains the factors which place ecosystems at risk and the reasons for their protection H5 evaluates environmental management strategies in terms of ecological sustainability H6 evaluates the impacts of, and responses of people to, environmental change H10 applies maps, graphs and statistics, photographs and fieldwork to analyse and integrate data in geographical contexts H12 explains geographical patterns, processes and future trends through appropriate case studies and illustrative examples H13 communicates complex geographical information, ideas and issues effectively, using appropriate written and/or oral, cartographic and graphic forms. You will be assessed on your ability to: Present clear and appropriate content. Communicate information effectively. Demonstrate a deep understanding of ecosystems at risk in developed and developing countries including the nature, natural response and management strategies.