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Geographic Knowledge and Understanding
Geographic Knowledge and Understanding
Transboundary pollution (TBP) affecting a large area/ more than one country.
Transboundary pollution (TBP) affecting a large area/ more than one country.
Concepts
Concepts
Transboundary pollution is a process that has the power to impact a region.
Case Study
Case Study
One TBP case study including the consequences and possible responses.
Aims
Aims
To have knowledge of what transboundary pollution is.
To have knowledge and understanding of the impact that transboundary pollution can have on more than one country.
Key Terminology
Key Terminology
Transboundary Pollution
Incidental Pollution
Define the key term above by using the 'Useful Link' below:
Useful Links
Useful Links
Activity One - Emotive
Activity One - Emotive
Fortunately, we do not have many nuclear explosions and therefore the images that show the damage of these disasters can be a little historical. Despite that, the damage caused by explosions can be immense.
Look at the images below.
How do they make you feel about nuclear energy?
How do you think they may influence what other people feel about the use of nuclear energy?
Activity Two - Detailed Example - Chernobyl 1986
Activity Two - Detailed Example - Chernobyl 1986
We are going to focus on Chernobyl which exploded in 1986 as a transboundary pollution event. While this event is clearly positioned in the past the impact of this event is still being felt today - which makes it contemporary. We are going to be looking at incidental pollution as the nuclear explosion in Ukraine will hopefully be a one-off event. Incidental pollution is generally caused by technological or human failure. Watch the youtube clip below and answer the following questions:
Who are generally most at risk from pollution events?
Create a timeline of events that led up to the explosion at Chernobyl and for what happened after.
Activity Three - Case Study - Chernobyl 1986 - Impact
Activity Three - Case Study - Chernobyl 1986 - Impact
Now you know about the events that led up to the nuclear explosion in 1986 we are going to look at the impacts. When discussing the impacts you will need to consider all of the geographic factors (Social, Economic, Environmental, Political). Data is essential. Collect a piece of A4 paper and a set of coloured pens. Choose four different colours for the geographic factors and create a key on your paper.
Using the map below, describe the radioactive fallout from Chernobyl.
Describe the geographic impacts of the Chernobyl disaster.
Describe the responses to the nuclear explosion at Chernobyl.
Useful Resources
Useful Resources
Exam Style Question
Exam Style Question
Analyse how global interactions can create environmental risks that transcend boundaries [12 marks]
This lesson was development in collaboration with Richard Allaway from geographyalltheway. For more resources please visit www.geographyalltheway.com
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