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11–12Geography 11–12 Syllabus (2022)

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Year 12

Ecosystems and global biodiversity
Ecosystems and biodiversity
  • The nature and complexity of Loading  functioning and global Loading 

    Including:
    • energy flows and nutrient cycles
    • dynamic equilibrium and feedback loops
    • relationships between natural systems
  • The value of ecosystems and biodiversity

  • The relationship between ecological and human stresses, and the Loading  and Loading  of ecosystems, including Loading  and Loading 

  • The global state of ecosystems and biodiversity

    Including:
    • current and future trends, and reasons for the trends 
    • shifting baselines and tipping points
  • Strategies for the sustainable management of ecosystems at a Loading , including at least one successful conservation program

  • The role played by Loading  Peoples in contemporary management practices

Investigation of ecosystems

Loading  TWO different types of ecosystems. They undertake a study to illustrate each type of ecosystem selected. At least ONE study is to be selected from outside Australia.

For each study, students investigate:

  • The characteristics of the ecosystem, including its spatial pattern and the nature of its biodiversity

  • The dynamics of ecosystem functioning, including vulnerability, resilience and Loading 

  • Human-induced modifications to the ecosystem

  • Responses and strategies, including for maintaining ecosystem functioning and actions for sustainability

  • Differences in ecosystem management, compared with at least one other location, due to economic, political and Loading  factors

  • The role of contemporary research and innovation in the sustainable management of the ecosystem

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