Core concepts: environment, natural and anthropogenic biomes, land cover change and sustainability

What this note covers

1. Why Unit 3 begins with definitions
2. Environment, land cover and land use
3. Natural biomes and anthropogenic biomes
4. Ecosystem services: what land cover provides
5. Sustainability: the evaluative lens for the whole course
6. Using the core concepts in exam answers

6 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes