Australia's Climate Zones and Vegetation

Year 3 Geography Understanding how climate affects plant life

What is a Choropleth Map?

Maps that use different colours to show information Each colour means something different We use the legend to understand what colours mean Like a secret code for maps!

What Does 'Humid' Mean?

Think about a hot summer day... When the air feels damp and sticky Like after it rains on a warm day The air has lots of moisture in it

Australia's Climate Zones

Climate Zone Detective

Look at the climate map I'll name a city Hold up 1-6 fingers for its climate zone Use the legend to help you!

What is Vegetation?

Vegetation means plants! Trees, bushes, grasses, flowers Different plants grow in different places Climate affects what plants can survive

Australia's Vegetation Zones

Comparing Climate and Vegetation

{"left":"Hot and humid areas have thick forests and rainforests\nHot and dry areas have very few plants - mostly desert","right":"Cool areas have forests but different types of trees\nMountains have special plants that can survive cold and snow"}

Vegetation Detectives

Work with a partner Look at both maps together Find where rainforests grow What climate do they match? Record your discoveries!

Climate Controls Vegetation

'Different climates support different plants' Rainforests need hot, humid weather Deserts have sparse vegetation because there's little water Mountains have special plants adapted to cold