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A-Level Environmental Science 2021 Summer Work & Course Information Booklet A-level Environmental Science 2021 Summer work & course information booklet Name: _________________________ This booklet has been prepared for you to have the best possible start in A-level Environmental Science. It is very important that you read this booklet carefully over the summer, complete the set work and submit it to Mr Friend in your first lesson at the start of the year. This will be the first impression you create and is a real indicator of how seriously you are prepared to be in your studies. AQA Environmental Science specification at a glance Paper 1: The Physical Environment: Climate Change, Water, Resources, Human Actions Energy Resources: Different Energy Resources, Energy Conservation Pollution: Pollutants, Sources and Impacts Research Methods: Sampling Techniques, Fieldwork, Laboratory Work Paper 2: The Living Environment: Life on Earth, Biodiversity, Habitat Destruction & Conservation Biological Resources: Agriculture, Oceans and Forests Sustainability: Feedback Systems, Climate Change, Cycles, Circular Economy Research Methods: Sampling Techniques, Fieldwork, Laboratory Work Equipment needed for each lesson • An A4 ring binder or folder • File dividers to organise your notes • Lined paper • Pens, pencils, 30cm ruler, rubber • A scientific calculator • Data booklet (provided) Recommended resources • There is no requirement to purchase a textbook or revision book, though some students find them a useful resource to have at home or with them in lessons. Approved course textbooks: https://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/as-and-a-level/environmental-science/teach/textbooks Environmental Science summer work 2021 • In order to prepare you for the course, a great starting point is the BBC ‘A Perfect Planet’ series, narrated by David Attenborough… • Task 1: watch episode 1 of ‘A Perfect Planet’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p08xc2v8/a-perfect-planet-series-1-1-volcano Complete the questions on episode 1 of ‘A Perfect Planet’ (see below) • Task 2: watch episode 2 of ‘A Perfect Planet’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p08xc2x7/a-perfect-planet-series-1-2-the-sun Complete the questions on episode 2 of ‘A Perfect Planet’ (see below) • Task 3: watch episode 3 of ‘A Perfect Planet’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p08xc2xh/a-perfect-planet-series-1-3-weather Complete the questions on episode 3 of ‘A Perfect Planet’ (see below) • Task 4: watch episode 4 of ‘A Perfect Planet’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p08xc326/a-perfect-planet-series-1-4-oceans Complete the questions on episode 4 of ‘A Perfect Planet’ (see below) • Task 5: watch episode 5 of ‘A Perfect Planet’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p08xc32c/a-perfect-planet-series-1-5-humans Complete the questions on episode 5 of ‘A Perfect Planet’ (see below) A Perfect Planet Episode 1 Questions 1. What is the focus of this first episode? 2. What natural forces allow life to flourish on Earth? 3. How many active volcanos are there in the world today? 4. The most active volcano is named what? And where can it be found? 5. What is the liquid rock from a volcano called when it is below the Earth’s surface? 6. What is the liquid rock from a volcano called when it is above the Earth’s surface? 7. The active volcano in Tanzania is named what? 8. How many times has it erupted in the last 100 years? 9. What is unique about Lake Natron? 10. What type of bird nests in Lake Natron? 11. What substance turns the Flamingo’s feathers pink (it also colours their eyes)? 12. 80% of the Earth’s surface is the result of what? 13. Which is the youngest island in the Galapagos Archipelago? 14. How does the volcano help with the Iguanas eggs? 15. Volcanic islands make up 5% of the planets land but are home to what percentage of its species? 16. How have the Finches on Wolf island adapted to survive without traditional food available? 17. Describe the features of an atoll? 18. How might climate change impact Giant Tortoises at Aldabra? 19. The volcano in the middle of North America is called what? 20. What benefit does living near a Geyser bring River Otters at Yellowstone? 21. The Kamchatka Peninsula lies along a fault line, and has the most geysers in the world, which animal takes advantage of the consequences of the heat the geysers provide? 22. What is the name of the lake where the Bears fish for Salmon? 23. A single ash cloud from a volcano can carry what? 24. Which gas was first brought up by volcanos from deep within the Earth’s crust? 25. Human beings release how much more Carbon Dioxide than all the volcanos on earth combined? A Perfect Planet Episode 2 Questions 1. This episode is focused on what? 2. How far away is the Sun from the Earth? 3. How long does it take for the suns rays to reach the earth? 4. Where in the world are you guaranteed 12 hours of daily sunlight all year round? 5. Which tree do the Gibbons rely on more than any other? 6. Why do they rely on this tree? 7. The female fig wasps live for just how long? 8. Why does the amount of sunlight across the earth fluctuate throughout the year? 9. Which is the closest land to the North Pole? 10. Muskox spend the summer doing what, which enables them to survive the harsh winter? 11. In this episode the Wolves unsuccessfully hunt the Muskox, which is the only other food source for the Wolves during the winter months? 12. Which animal has the almost supernatural ability to freeze itself during the winter months? 13. What is the scientific term for the ability to freeze itself and ‘come back to life’? 14. How is the sun vital for the Garter Snake? 15. What is the name of the Lake mentioned in Canada? 16. Is it north or south of the arctic circle? 17. Name the 2 animals which are present near the Karak Lake in the summer? 18. The Sahara desert in Africa has temperatures that can reach upwards of? 19. Which animal is described as the Earth’s Greatest Solar Specialist? 20. How long do they have to find food before the heat becomes fatal? 21. What adaptations have the Ant’s developed to survive in the Sahara? 22. Due to climate change the Sahara Desert has grown by how much in the last 100 years? 23. How can solar energy be a solution to the Human race’s saviour? 24. Snares Island, New Zealand is home to Sooty Shearwaters, what do they do to avoid the consequences of the earths tilt? 25. The Shearwaters are not the only ones to migrate north to the Aleutian Islands, name another animal that make the journey from their breeding grounds in the tropics? A Perfect Planet Episode 3 Questions 1. This episode is focused on what? 2. Our planet could not function without what? 3. The first country looked at in this episode is? 4. What do the October rains provide for the millions of fruit bats that descend on the Zambian forest? 5. How many millions of tonnes of water evaporate from our oceans every second? 6. How much rain per year does the Amazon receive? 7. What extraordinary solution have the Fire ant colony developed to deal with the Amazon floods? 8. How much has the average temperature of the planet varied in the last 10,000 years? 9. How has this affected the climate? 10. The sand bars revealed in the Amazon river provide which animal the opportunity to lay their eggs? 11. How many eggs does the female lay? 12. The floods which cause some of the turtles to drown used to happen every 20 years now they happen how often? 13. Why is this? 14. How much of the land receives less than 25cm of rain per year? 15. The Rain Frog in South Africa can travel how far during the night? 16. Coastal deserts get a reliable source of moisture from where? 17. Mongolia’s Gobi desert in winter can reach temperatures of how low? 18. What is blown into the Gobi desert from Siberia? 19. Where does the largest most unpredictable weather, such as hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones, originate? 20. Christmas island is found in which of the world’s 5 oceans? 21. The Red Crabs of Christmas Island rely on which seasonal event before they can emerge? 22. How many Red Crabs emerge for their march toward the ocean? 23. The Zambezi River flows across how many countries? 24. At peak season how many tonnes of water drop over Victoria Falls every second? 25. What is happening to Victoria falls as our climate is changing? 26. With the water levels dropping and drying up, which large African mammal is forced to leave their home to find more water? 27. Record high temperatures and the lowest rainfall in nearly 40 years has caused what to happen in Africa? 28. Across the planet our once stable climate is changing, what are the effects of this? 29. Why is this happening? 30. If something is not done to prevent climate change, how much could our global temperature rise by? A Perfect Planet Episode 4 Questions 1. Which topic is this episode focused on? 2. All life in the oceans depend on what? 3. How long does a drop of seawater take to complete a circuit of the ocean? 4. What are the Dolphins off the coast of South Africa hunting? 5. Finding food in the open ocean would be impossible without what? 6.
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