Foundations of ESS
4 hours50 questionsEnvironmental Value Systems
The Environmental Movement, Environmental Value Systems, Categorising Environmental Value Systems, Contrasting Environmental Value Systems, Intrinsic Value of the Environment
Systems & Models
The Systems Approach, The Characteristics of Systems, Types of System, Models
Energy & Equilibria
Laws of Thermodynamics & Environmental Systems, The Nature of Equilibria, Positive & Negative Feedback, Climate Tipping Points
Sustainability
Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Natural Capital, The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessments, How to Reduce Ecological Footprints
Humans & Pollution
The Nature of Pollution, Different Types of Pollution, Effects of DDT on Animals, Pollution Management
Ecosystems & Ecology
4 hours50 questionsSpecies & Populations
Species, Habitats & Niches, Abiotic & Biotic Factors, Population Interactions, Limiting Factors & Carrying Capacity, Population Growth
Communities & Ecosystems
Communities & Ecosystems, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Trophic Levels, Pyramid of Numbers, Pyramid of Biomass, Pyramid of Productivity, What is Bioaccumulation & Biomagnification?
Flows of Energy & Matter
Pathways of Energy Entering the Atmosphere, Energy Transfer & Transformation, Productivity & Maximum Sustainable Yield, What is the Carbon Cycle?, What is the Nitrogen Cycle?
Biomes, Zonation & Succession
What are Biomes?, Tricellular Model of Atmospheric Circulation, Spatial & Temporal Changes in Communities, Pioneer & Climax Communities, Human Impact on Succession
Investigating Ecosystems
Studying Ecosystems, Measuring Abiotic Components of Ecosystems, Measuring Biotic Components of Ecosystems, Species Richness & Diversity, Estimating Biomass & Energy of Trophic Levels, Measuring Changes in Ecosystems
Biodiversity & Conservation
3 hours40 questionsAn Introduction to Biodiversity
What is Biodiversity?, Diversity Indices, What are the Methods of Conserving Biodiversity?
Origins of Biodiversity
Biodiversity Arises from Evolutionary Processes, The Role of Isolation in Forming New Species, Plate Activity, What Caused Mass Extinctions on Earth?
Threats to Biodiversity
The Number of Species on Earth, Tropical Biomes & Sustainable Development, Determining Conservation Status, Extinct, Critically Endangered & Improving Species
Conservation of Biodiversity
Preserving Biodiversity, Conservation Organisations & International Conventions, Biodiversity Conservation Approaches & Designing Protected Areas, Strategies of Biodiversity Conservation, Comparing Biodiversity Conservation Approaches
Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
3 hours40 questionsIntroduction to Water Systems
The Hydrological Cycle, Human Impact on the Hydrological Cycle, Ocean Circulation
Access to Fresh Water
Access to Fresh Water Issues, Fresh Water Conflicts, Sustainable Management of Fresh Water Resources
Aquatic Food Production Systems
Demand for Aquatic Food Production, What is Aquaculture?, Issues in Aquaculture, Unsustainable Fishing Practices
Water Pollution
Sources of Fresh Water & Marine Pollution, Measuring Water Quality, Biodegradation of Organic Material, Indicator Species, What is Eutrophication?, Water Pollution Management Strategies
Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
2 hours30 questionsIntroduction to Soil Systems
Soil Profiles, Soil Systems, Soil Structures & Properties
Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Food Choices
Sustainability of Terrestrial Food Production Systems, Inequalities & Food Waste, Links Between Social Systems & Food Production Systems, Comparing Terrestrial Food Production Systems, Increasing Sustainability of Food Production Systems
Soil Degradation & Conservation
Soil Ecosystems, Soil Degradation, Soil Conservation
Atmospheric Systems & Societies
3 hours40 questionsIntroduction to the Atmosphere
The Atmosphere as a Dynamic System, Human Impact on Atmospheric Composition, Greenhouse Effect
Stratospheric Ozone
UV Radiation & Ozone, Biological Effects of UV Radiation, Reducing Ozone Depletion
Photochemical Smog
Primary & Secondary Pollutants, Trophospheric Ozone, Smog, Air Pollution Management Strategies
Acid Deposition
Acid Deposition: Causes & Effects, Pollution Management Strategies for Acid Deposition
Climate Change & Energy Production
2 hours30 questionsEnergy Choices & Security
What are Fossil Fuels?, Renewable & Alternative Energy Sources, Energy Security Strategy
Climate Change: Causes & Impacts
What is the Difference Between Weather & Climate?, What are Greenhouse Gases?, Positive & Negative Impacts of Climate Change, Causes of Climate Change
Climate Change: Mitigation & Adaptation
Climate Change: Mitigation Strategies, Removal of Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere, Climate Change Adaptation Strategies, International Policy on Climate Change
Human Systems & Resource Use
2 hours40 questionsHuman Population Dynamics
Demographic Variables, Human Population Growth Curve, Human Population Models, Factors Affecting Population Dynamics
Resource Use in Society
Natural Capital & Sustainability, The Nature of Natural Capital
Solid Domestic Waste
Solid Domestic Waste, Waste Disposal Methods, Managing Solid Domestic Waste
Human Population Carrying Capacity
Carrying Capacity, Human Population & Ecological Footprints, Limits to Human Population Growth