Our Changing Planet

Today I would like you to continue with some work based around the documentary we began watching yesterday.
You will need to use the computers to find out the information below.

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1. Maldives

a) On the map below mark where the Maldives are (roughly)

b) 3 detailed facts about the ecosystem found in the waters off the Maldives (this could include animals, plants etc.)

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c) In the space below explain some of the threats facing the Maldives.
Hint: You need to include detailed facts and explain what impact these could have

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2. Iceland

a) On the map label Iceland

b) In the space below describe the climate of Iceland

(Hint to be able to include specific facts you will need to

research the climate of Iceland over the year – you may
want to find a climate graph to help with your
description)

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c) Pick one animal that is found in Iceland and in the space below write three of the adaptations of the animal that
enable it to survive in Iceland

Animal: ____________________

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Challenge) Using what we heard in the documentary and some additional research to explain some of the threats
facing Iceland and how these have already begun to change the country.

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