Environmental Management Notes
Free chapter notes for Cambridge IGCSE & O Level Environmental Management 0680. Read any chapter online, then practise with the member Workbook and revise with Chapter at a Glance.
Formation of rocks
Covers: Formation of rocks, Extraction of rocks and minerals from the Earth, Impact of rock and mineral extraction, Managing the impact of rock and mineral extraction, Sustainable use of rocks and minerals
Fossil fuel formation
Covers: Fossil fuel formation, Energy resources and the generation of electricity, Energy demand, Conservation and management of energy resources, Impact of oil pollution, Management of oil pollution
Soil composition
Covers: Soil composition, Soils for plant growth, Agriculture types, Increasing agricultural yields, Impact of agriculture, Causes and impacts of soil erosion, Managing soil erosion, Sustainable agriculture
Global water distribution
Covers: Global water distribution, The water cycle, Water supply, Water usage, Water quality and availability, Multipurpose dam projects, Water pollution and its sources, Impact of water pollution, Managing pollution of fresh water, Managing water-related disease
Oceans as a resource
Covers: Oceans as a resource, World fisheries, Impact of exploitation of the oceans, Management of the harvesting of marine species
Earthquakes and volcanoes
Covers: Earthquakes and volcanoes, Tropical cyclones, Flooding, Drought, The impacts of natural hazards, Managing the impacts of natural hazards, Opportunities presented by natural hazards
The atmosphere
Covers: The atmosphere, Atmospheric pollution and its causes, Impact of atmospheric pollution, Managing atmospheric pollution
Human population distribution and density
Covers: Human population distribution and density, Changes in population size, Population structure, Managing human population size
Ecosystems
Covers: Ecosystems, Ecosystems under threat, Deforestation, Managing forests, Measuring and managing biodiversity