Biomes and food security - focuses on the biomes of the world, their characteristics and significance as a source of food and fibre. Students examine the distribution of biomes as regions, and their contribution to food production and food security. They consider the effects of the alteration of biomes, and the environmental challenges and constraints of expanding sustainable food production in the future. It is suggested that the study of this topic draws on studies from Australia and countries in Asia.
Content Descriptions - Knowledge and Understanding
the distribution and characteristics of biomes as regions with distinctive climates, soils, vegetation and productivity
the effects on environments of human alteration of biomes to produce food, industrial materials and fibres
the environmental, economic and technological factors that impact agricultural productivity, in Australia and a country in Asia
challenges to sustainable food production and food security in Australia and appropriate management strategies