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| Sun: Our sun is a yellow dwarf star that fuses hydrogen atoms into helium, releasing huge amounts of energy in the process. Scientists are now using technological advancements such as the Solar & Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) to better understand the sun. Tropic: The tropics of the world feature the broadest range of plant and animal life. This episode looks at various tropical rainforests, reefs and deserts around the world. Forest: Forests around the world are dwindling under the demands of increasing population and industry. Forests are important to the planet’s biosphere as they retain water, preserve soil quality and provide habitat for many species of plant and animal life. We look at initiatives being embraced around the world to protect our rapidly reducing forests.
| Add to Cart | | | | DVD | Extreme environments, disc 3 | £34.00 |  | | | DVD | All 9 Extreme Environments DVDs | £249.00 |  | |
| Specifications | | Product Code | 208 | | Formats | DVD | | Duration | 3 x 30 minutes | | Languages | English | | Country of Origin | Australia | | Key Stages | 3, 4, 5 | | Subject | Geography, Environmental Studies | | Year | 2008 |
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