1. The Mountain Environment
Year 6 QCA 15
Mrs. Figueira

2. Objectives
To learn
about different types of environments and specifically a mountain one
about the world distribution of major mountain areas
to use globes and atlases
about weather patterns in different parts of the world

3. W.I.L.F
A topic book which shows that you have understood about some of the different mountain ranges in the world
That you understand about the types of weather these ranges experience
That you understand that the weather and location affects the lives of those living in these environments

4. What is a mountain environment? Where are mountain environments found?

5. Use an atlas to find; The main mountain ranges in the world.
Mark them on your own map.

6. What are these places like?
Make a list of some of the characteristics of mountain ranges.

7. How does the weather compare in each of these places?
Choose 2 different mountain ranges in very different parts of the world and compare the weather characteristics.

8. What effect does the weather have on tourism?

9. What would I need to do to plan a camping holiday in this area?

10. That’s all folks! Make sure
Your work is complete and work is stuck in neatly
Your book is carefully presented
You have a contents page
You have your name on your book
You have handed it in!