Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management
View Course TimetableTheme 1: Rocks and Minerals and Their Exploitation
Formation of Rocks (4 lessons)
Explore formation of rocks in Environmental Management.
The Rock Cycle
Explore how rocks transform between igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic types through the rock cycle.
Start LessonIgneous Rocks Formation and Characteristics
Explore how magma transforms into igneous rocks and their distinctive characteristics through cooling processes.
Start LessonSedimentary Rocks Formation and Characteristics
Explore the formation processes and key characteristics of sedimentary rocks in Earth's crust.
Start LessonMetamorphic Rocks Formation and Characteristics
Explore how heat and pressure transform rocks into metamorphic varieties with distinctive properties.
Unlock Full CourseExtraction of Rocks and Minerals (4 lessons)
Explore extraction of rocks and minerals in Environmental Management.
Surface Mining Techniques
Explore surface mining techniques and their environmental impacts in mineral extraction.
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Explore different subsurface mining methods and their environmental impacts in mineral extraction.
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Explore how geological, economic, environmental and technological factors influence mining decisions.
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Explore economic, environmental and social factors that influence mineral extraction decisions.
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Explore impact of rock and mineral extraction in Environmental Management.
Environmental Impacts of Extraction
Explore the environmental consequences of mining and quarrying on landscapes, water and communities.
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Explore how mineral extraction creates jobs, revenue and development alongside economic challenges.
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Explore how mining affects communities through employment, health, culture and social change.
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Explore how local mining operations impact environments, economies and communities through detailed case studies.
Unlock Full CourseManaging the Impact of Rock and Mineral Extraction (4 lessons)
Explore managing the impact of rock and mineral extraction in Environmental Management.
Safe Disposal of Mining Waste
Learn how mining waste is safely managed to protect communities and the environment.
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Learn techniques to restore and repurpose land after mining and quarrying operations
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Learn how former quarries and mines can be transformed into thriving lakes and nature reserves.
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Learn how landfills are designed, managed and restored to minimise environmental impacts.
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Explore sustainable use of rocks and minerals in Environmental Management.
Defining Sustainable Resources and Development
Learn how to define and manage sustainable mineral resources for present and future generations.
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Learn how modern technologies and methods improve mineral extraction while reducing environmental impacts.
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Learn strategies to maximise efficiency in rock and mineral resource use through recycling and alternatives.
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Discover how recycling rocks and minerals reduces environmental impact and conserves valuable resources.
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Learn about mining laws and regulations that protect environments and communities worldwide.
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Fossil Fuel Formation (3 lessons)
Explore fossil fuel formation in Environmental Management.
Formation of Coal
Explore how ancient plant material transforms into coal through geological processes over millions of years.
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Explore how ancient marine organisms transform into oil and gas over millions of years.
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Explore the formation and global distribution patterns of coal, oil and natural gas resources.
Unlock Full CourseEnergy Resources and Electricity Generation (12 lessons)
Explore energy resources and electricity generation in Environmental Management.
Non-renewable vs Renewable Resources
Learn how renewable and non-renewable energy resources differ and their impacts on electricity generation.
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Learn how fossil fuels are used to generate electricity and their environmental impacts.
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Explore nuclear fission, power generation methods, benefits, risks and environmental impacts.
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Explore biofuels as renewable energy sources, their production methods and environmental impacts.
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Explore geothermal power generation, its processes, environmental impacts and global distribution.
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Learn how hydroelectric power works, its impacts and its role in renewable energy generation.
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Explore tidal and wave power systems and their role in renewable electricity generation.
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Explore solar power generation technologies, applications, impacts and future developments in renewable energy.
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Explore wind power generation principles, turbine types and environmental impacts as a renewable energy source.
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Explore environmental pros and cons of different energy resources for electricity generation.
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Learn how different energy sources impact economies through costs, jobs and investment patterns.
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Explore how energy resources impact communities, create jobs, affect health and influence quality of life.
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Explore energy demand in Environmental Management.
Domestic Energy Demand
Explore how households consume energy and strategies to improve domestic energy efficiency.
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Explore industrial energy consumption patterns, impacts and efficiency strategies for sustainable production.
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Explore transport energy consumption patterns and strategies to reduce demand in different systems.
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Explore how wealth influences energy consumption patterns across different countries and economies.
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Explore how climate patterns influence global energy consumption and future demand trends.
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Explore conservation and management of energy resources in Environmental Management.
Reducing Energy Consumption
Learn strategies to reduce energy consumption in buildings, transport and industry for sustainability.
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Learn how various waste materials can be converted into renewable energy through different technologies.
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Learn how fossil fuels and nuclear energy are extracted and their environmental impacts.
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Learn effective strategies for teaching energy conservation to create lasting behaviour change.
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Explore transport policies that reduce energy use and promote sustainable mobility systems.
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Learn about hydraulic fracturing processes and their environmental, social and economic impacts.
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Explore impact of oil pollution in Environmental Management.
Causes of Oil Pollution: Offshore Extraction
Learn about the causes and impacts of oil pollution from offshore drilling operations.
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Explore how pipelines and shipping cause oil pollution and their devastating environmental impacts.
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Explore how oil spills devastate marine life and disrupt ocean ecosystems over time.
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Explore how oil pollution damages coastal ecosystems and affects marine life and communities.
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Explore management of oil pollution in Environmental Management.
MARPOL Convention
Learn how the MARPOL Convention prevents and manages oil pollution from ships globally.
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Explore how double-hulled oil tankers prevent marine pollution and protect ocean ecosystems.
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Learn techniques to contain, remove and treat oil spills in marine environments.
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Explore major oil spill causes, impacts, clean-up methods and the Deepwater Horizon disaster case study.
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Soil Composition (3 lessons)
Explore soil composition in Environmental Management.
Mineral Particles in Soil
Explore the types, properties and importance of mineral particles in soil composition.
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Explore the vital role of organic matter in soil fertility, structure and environmental health.
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Explore soil particle sizes and how they determine soil types, properties and agricultural use.
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Explore soils for plant growth in Environmental Management.
Mineral Ions for Plant Growth
Learn how plants absorb and use essential mineral ions for healthy growth and development.
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Explore how organic matter transforms soil properties and supports healthy plant growth.
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Understand how soil pH affects nutrient availability and plant growth in different environments.
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Explore how air and water in soil interact to support healthy plant growth and development.
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Explore how soil drainage and cultivation properties affect plant growth and agricultural productivity.
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Explore the properties of sandy and clay soils and how they affect plant growth and agriculture.
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Explore agriculture types in Environmental Management.
Arable, Pastoral and Mixed Farming
Explore arable, pastoral and mixed farming systems and their environmental impacts worldwide.
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Compare subsistence and commercial farming systems and their environmental impacts worldwide.
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Explore diverse agricultural systems worldwide and their environmental impacts and sustainability challenges.
Unlock Full CourseIncreasing Agricultural Yields (9 lessons)
Explore increasing agricultural yields in Environmental Management.
Crop Rotation Methods
Learn how crop rotation methods can sustainably increase agricultural yields and soil health.
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Learn how different fertilisers boost crop yields and their environmental impacts when applied to farmland.
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Learn about irrigation techniques that boost crop yields while managing water resources efficiently.
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Learn effective and sustainable pest control methods to increase agricultural yields safely.
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Learn effective methods to control weeds and fungi to boost crop yields sustainably.
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Explore how machinery and technology transform farming to increase yields and efficiency.
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Learn how selective breeding improves crops and livestock to increase agricultural yields sustainably.
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Explore how GMOs can increase crop yields while examining benefits, risks and global impacts.
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Explore how controlled environment agriculture technologies optimise crop yields through precise environmental management
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Explore impact of agriculture in Environmental Management.
Overuse of Insecticides and Herbicides
Explore the environmental consequences of excessive agricultural chemical use and sustainable alternatives.
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Learn how excessive fertiliser use harms water, soil and air quality in agricultural systems.
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Learn how poor irrigation practices cause soil salinisation and its environmental impacts on agriculture.
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Explore how poor irrigation management causes waterlogging and its environmental impacts on agriculture.
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Explore the causes and impacts of surplus food production and agricultural waste management.
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Learn how agricultural practices deplete soil nutrients and strategies to maintain soil fertility.
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Explore causes, impacts and solutions to soil erosion in agricultural landscapes worldwide.
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Explore the environmental and social impacts of cash crops versus food crops in global agriculture.
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Explore causes and impacts of soil erosion in Environmental Management.
Natural Vegetation Removal
Explore how removing natural vegetation accelerates soil erosion and impacts land stability.
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Explore how water and wind cause soil erosion and their environmental and social impacts.
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Explore how soil erosion destroys habitats and threatens global biodiversity.
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Explore the causes, processes and impacts of desertification on environments and human communities.
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Explore how soil erosion causes river silting and its environmental and economic impacts.
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Explore how soil erosion forces communities to relocate and its devastating social impacts.
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Explore how soil erosion leads to reduced crop yields, malnutrition and famine in vulnerable regions.
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Explore managing soil erosion in Environmental Management.
Terracing Techniques
Learn how terracing techniques prevent soil erosion and create sustainable agricultural landscapes worldwide.
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Learn how contour ploughing prevents soil erosion by following landscape contours on farmland.
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Learn how bunds and windbreaks effectively prevent soil erosion in different landscapes and climates.
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Learn how to prevent soil erosion through effective vegetation cover management techniques and strategies.
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Learn how organic matter improves soil structure to prevent erosion and enhance soil health.
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Learn how tree planting and mixed cropping strategies effectively combat soil erosion in sustainable agriculture.
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Learn how intercropping and crop rotation methods effectively prevent soil erosion and improve land productivity.
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Explore sustainable agriculture in Environmental Management.
Organic Fertilisers: Crop Residue and Manure
Learn how crop residues and animal manure can build soil health and support sustainable farming practices.
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Learn how managed grazing and livestock rotation create sustainable farming systems that benefit soil and biodiversity.
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Learn how crop rotation creates sustainable farming systems by improving soil health and reducing pests.
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Learn how pest-resistant crop varieties reduce chemical use and increase sustainable food production.
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Learn how drought-resistant crop varieties help farmers produce food with less water in changing climates.
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Learn how trickle drip irrigation systems conserve water and enhance sustainable farming practices.
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Learn how to capture, store and use rainwater effectively for sustainable farming practices.
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Examine case studies of agricultural practices that cause environmental damage and potential solutions.
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Global Water Distribution (3 lessons)
Explore global water distribution in Environmental Management.
Distribution of Earths Water: Oceans
Explore how oceans dominate Earth's water distribution and their vital global importance.
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Explore the global distribution of freshwater and its importance for human survival and ecosystems.
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Explore how water resources are distributed globally through detailed map analysis and interpretation.
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Explore the water cycle in Environmental Management.
Precipitation and Interception
Explore how water returns to Earth through precipitation and is intercepted by vegetation.
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Explore how water moves across land surfaces and into soil through natural and human-influenced processes.
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Explore how water moves through soil and rock layers in the water cycle.
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Explore the water cycle's key processes: transpiration, evaporation and condensation and their environmental impacts.
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Explore water supply in Environmental Management.
Aquifers and Wells
Explore aquifers and wells as crucial groundwater resources for sustainable water supply.
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Explore how rivers function as vital freshwater sources and their sustainable management approaches.
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Explore how reservoirs store and supply water, their environmental impacts and sustainable management.
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Learn how desalination plants convert seawater to freshwater and their environmental impacts.
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Explore water usage in Environmental Management.
Domestic Water Usage
Explore domestic water sources, usage patterns, conservation strategies and global inequalities in access.
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Explore industrial water usage patterns, impacts and sustainable management approaches worldwide.
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Explore how agriculture uses water globally and methods to improve efficiency and sustainability.
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Explore how water footprints measure and track water usage in products, industries and daily life.
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Explore water quality and availability in Environmental Management.
Water-rich vs Water-poor Regions
Explore global water inequality and management strategies in regions with varying water availability.
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Explore how water scarcity leads to conflicts between regions and strategies for resolution.
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Learn how cities provide safe drinking water and the challenges of urban water access.
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Explore challenges and solutions for providing safe drinking water to rural communities worldwide.
Unlock Full CourseMultipurpose Dam Projects (6 lessons)
Explore multipurpose dam projects in Environmental Management.
Dam Site Selection Criteria
Learn how to evaluate and select optimal dam sites using physical, environmental and social criteria.
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Explore how dams impact physical environments, ecosystems and human communities upstream and downstream.
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Explore the economic benefits and costs of dam projects and their impacts on development.
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Explore how dam projects transform communities through displacement, cultural impacts and livelihood changes.
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Explore how dam projects balance environmental, social and economic factors for long-term sustainability.
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Explore the Three Gorges Dam case study and evaluate impacts of multipurpose dam schemes.
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Explore water pollution and its sources in Environmental Management.
Domestic Waste in Urban Areas
Learn how domestic waste in urban areas causes water pollution and management solutions.
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Learn how domestic waste in rural areas affects water quality and sustainable management solutions.
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Explore how industrial manufacturing, mining and chemical processes contaminate water resources globally.
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Explore how farming practices contribute to water pollution and sustainable solutions to protect waterways.
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Explore impact of water pollution in Environmental Management.
Global Inequalities in Water Treatment
Explore global disparities in water treatment and their impacts on health and development.
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Learn about waterborne bacterial diseases, their transmission, impacts and prevention strategies.
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Explore how industrial toxins contaminate water bodies and their impacts on ecosystems and human health.
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Explore how toxic pollutants accumulate in aquatic organisms and magnify through food chains.
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Explore how acid rain forms and damages lakes, rivers and aquatic life ecosystems.
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Explore how excess nutrients trigger algal blooms and oxygen depletion in aquatic ecosystems.
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Explore managing pollution of fresh water in Environmental Management.
Improved Sanitation Systems
Learn how improved sanitation systems protect freshwater resources and human health worldwide.
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Learn how sewage treatment works to protect freshwater and prevent water pollution.
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Learn how legislation protects freshwater from pollution through standards, enforcement and international cooperation.
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Learn how different regions manage water pollution through case studies and effective strategies.
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Explore managing water-related disease in Environmental Management.
The Malaria Parasite Life Cycle
Explore the complex life cycle of malaria parasites as they travel between mosquitoes and humans.
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Learn about anti-malarial drugs, their types, uses and challenges in preventing and treating malaria.
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Learn effective strategies to control disease vectors and prevent water-related illnesses.
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Learn how malaria eradication programmes combine environmental, medical and social approaches to combat this deadly disease.
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Learn how to prevent and manage cholera outbreaks through water safety and public health measures.
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Learn how safe drinking water systems protect communities from waterborne diseases.
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Learn essential water purification methods to prevent disease and ensure safe drinking water.
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Oceans as a Resource (6 lessons)
Explore oceans as a resource in Environmental Management.
Food Resources from Oceans
Explore how oceans provide food resources and the challenges of sustainable fisheries management.
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Explore chemical extraction processes and building materials sourced from our oceans and their sustainable management.
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Explore wave and tidal energy technologies, their global potential and environmental impacts.
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Explore how oceans support tourism and the environmental challenges of balancing visitor enjoyment with conservation.
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Explore how oceans support global shipping networks and the environmental challenges of maritime transport.
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Explore how oceans can be converted to drinking water through desalination technologies and processes.
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Explore world fisheries in Environmental Management.
Major Ocean Currents Distribution
Explore how major ocean currents create the world's most productive fishing grounds and fisheries.
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Explore global marine fish distribution patterns and the factors that determine where fish populations thrive.
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Explore how continental shelves support global fisheries and the challenges of sustainable management.
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Explore how ocean currents create productive fishing grounds and shape global fishery distribution.
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Explore how El Niño affects ocean temperatures, marine ecosystems and global fishing industries.
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Explore how El Niño and La Niña events impact South American fisheries and coastal economies.
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Explore impact of exploitation of the oceans in Environmental Management.
Overfishing of Marine Species
Explore the causes, impacts and solutions to overfishing in our global marine ecosystems.
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Explore how commercial fishing impacts marine species and threatens ocean biodiversity and food security.
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Explore bycatch problems in fisheries and their impacts on marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
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Explore marine farming methods, impacts and sustainable practices for aquaculture development.
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Explore sustainable management strategies for marine fisheries and real-world case studies of success and failure.
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Explore management of the harvesting of marine species in Environmental Management.
Net Types and Mesh Size Regulations
Learn about fishing net types and how mesh size regulations protect marine ecosystems and fish stocks.
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Learn how different fishing methods target specific marine species and their environmental impacts.
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Learn how fishing quotas work and how they're enforced to protect marine resources
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Learn how closed fishing seasons protect marine species and ensure sustainable fisheries management.
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Explore how marine protected areas and reserves safeguard ocean biodiversity and support sustainable fisheries.
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Learn about international and national laws protecting marine species and sustainable harvesting practices.
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Explore how nations cooperate to manage shared fisheries and protect marine resources sustainably.
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Learn how fishing activities are monitored and regulated to ensure sustainable marine harvesting.
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Learn how marine species farming provides sustainable seafood while managing environmental impacts.
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes (6 lessons)
Explore earthquakes and volcanoes in Environmental Management.
Earths Structure: Crust, Mantle and Core
Explore Earth's layered structure and how it influences tectonic activity and natural hazards.
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Explore how tectonic plates are distributed globally and create earthquake and volcanic zones.
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Explore the three main types of plate boundaries and their role in creating earthquakes and volcanoes.
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Explore global patterns of earthquakes and volcanoes and how plate tectonics explains their distribution.
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Explore the Earth's structure, plate tectonics and how they cause earthquakes and volcanoes.
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Learn how earthquakes are measured using the Richter scale and other magnitude systems.
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Explore tropical cyclones in Environmental Management.
Global Distribution of Tropical Cyclones
Explore the global patterns of tropical cyclone formation and their regional distribution characteristics.
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Explore the essential conditions and processes that lead to the formation of tropical cyclones.
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Discover how warm ocean temperatures fuel tropical cyclones and affect their formation and intensity.
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Explore how ocean depth and warm water layers influence tropical cyclone formation and intensity.
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Explore flooding in Environmental Management.
Heavy and Prolonged Rainfall Flooding
Explore the causes, impacts and management of flooding caused by heavy and prolonged rainfall.
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Understand how snowmelt creates floods, their impacts and management strategies in a changing climate.
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Explore how land shape and relief features influence flood patterns, risks and management.
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Explore how soil properties affect water movement and contribute to flooding events and mitigation.
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Explore how human activities like urbanisation and deforestation increase flood risk worldwide.
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Explore the causes, impacts and management of storm surges and tsunamis as coastal flooding hazards.
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Explore how climate change drives sea level rise and increases global flood risks in coastal regions.
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Explore drought in Environmental Management.
Prolonged High Pressure Systems
Explore how persistent high pressure systems develop and cause drought conditions worldwide.
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Explore how El Niño disrupts global rainfall patterns and triggers severe drought conditions worldwide.
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Explore how La Niña climate patterns influence global drought conditions and regional water availability.
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Explore how climate change affects global drought patterns and regional water security.
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Explore the impacts of natural hazards in Environmental Management.
Tectonic Event Impacts on Buildings
Explore how earthquakes damage buildings and the techniques used to create resilient structures.
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Explore how earthquakes and volcanoes trigger tsunamis, landslides, fires and other deadly secondary hazards.
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Explore how earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis impact human communities and infrastructure.
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Explore the devastating physical impacts of tropical cyclones on landscapes and infrastructure.
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Explore how tropical cyclones devastate communities through immediate and long-term human impacts.
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Explore how flooding physically transforms landscapes through erosion, deposition and environmental change.
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Explore how floods impact human communities through displacement, health risks and economic damage.
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Explore how drought disrupts ecosystems through impacts on plants, animals and ecological processes.
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Explore how droughts impact human communities through migration, health issues and economic losses.
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Explore managing the impacts of natural hazards in Environmental Management.
Tectonic Hazard Monitoring and Warning
Learn how scientists monitor and provide warnings for earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.
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Learn how land use zoning and building design can reduce vulnerability to natural hazards.
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Learn how to create and implement effective disaster preparation plans to reduce natural hazard impacts.
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Learn effective evacuation planning and rebuilding strategies to manage natural hazard impacts.
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Learn effective strategies to prepare for and mitigate impacts of tropical cyclones on communities.
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Learn how to prepare for, respond to and recover from tropical cyclones through effective emergency management.
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Learn how flood monitoring systems detect rising waters and warn communities before disaster strikes.
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Learn essential flood management techniques to reduce risks and protect communities from flooding hazards.
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Learn how drought monitoring systems detect, measure and provide early warnings for water shortages.
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Learn how to secure, purify and conserve water during natural disasters and emergencies.
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Learn strategies to enhance water supply through dams, groundwater extraction and desalination techniques.
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Compare earthquake management in MEDCs and LEDCs through detailed case studies and response strategies.
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Learn how communities manage tropical storms, floods and droughts through case studies and strategies.
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Explore opportunities presented by natural hazards in Environmental Management.
Silt Deposition and Farming
Discover how flood-deposited silt creates fertile farmland and supports sustainable agriculture worldwide.
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Discover how volcanic soils create agricultural paradises with rich nutrients and ideal growing conditions.
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Discover how volcanic regions provide valuable mineral resources and extraction opportunities for modern industries.
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Explore how geothermal energy harnesses Earth's heat as a sustainable power resource.
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The Atmosphere (4 lessons)
Explore the atmosphere in Environmental Management.
Atmosphere Structure: Layers
Explore the structure, properties and functions of Earth's four main atmospheric layers.
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Explore the gases in Earth's atmosphere, their roles and how human activities affect them.
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Explore the ozone layer's structure, depletion causes, effects and international protection efforts.
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Explore how greenhouse gases naturally trap heat to maintain Earth's life-supporting temperature.
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Explore atmospheric pollution and its causes in Environmental Management.
Smog Formation and Causes
Explore how smog forms through chemical reactions and the factors that worsen this hazardous air pollution.
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Explore the chemical processes and human activities that create acid rain in our atmosphere.
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Explore the chemical processes that damage the ozone layer and their global impacts.
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Explore human activities causing increased greenhouse gas emissions and global warming effects.
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Explore impact of atmospheric pollution in Environmental Management.
Health Effects of Smog
Explore how smog forms, its composition and its harmful effects on human health.
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Explore how acid rain forms and damages aquatic ecosystems, forests and soil chemistry.
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Explore how acid rain chemically damages buildings and monuments through corrosion and dissolution.
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Global Population Density Patterns
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Population Growth Curves
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