A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Geography, Year 5, Would you like to live in the desert?
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore the characteristics of hot desert biomes, with a focus on the Mojave Desert. It introduces key geographical vocabulary such as arid, biome, ranching, and renewable energy, and explains how deserts can be both harsh and habitable. Pupils learn about the location of hot deserts globally, threats such as drought and desertification, and how human activities—from mining to recreation—shape desert environments. Illustrated with physical features like sand dunes, mesas, and natural arches, this unit encourages pupils to consider both the challenges and opportunities of desert living.
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