Environmental Science

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
T/616/5928
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
48 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know the importance and functions of the carbon cycle.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline the importance of the carbon cycle.
  • 1.2
    Describe the effects of human intervention on the carbon cycle.
2.

Know the importance and functions of the nitrogen cycle.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Outline the importance of the nitrogen cycle.
  • 2.2
    Outline some of the processes in the nitrogen cycle.
3.

Know the processes that produce undesirable atmospheric changes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Outline different factors that adversely change the atmosphere.
  • 3.2
    Describe how both natural processes and human activities produce atmospheric changes.
  • 3.3
    Describe how these processes may lead to global warming and/or destruction of the ozone layer.
4.

Know the economic and social consequences of pollution caused by humans.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Give examples of how humans pollute local environments.
  • 4.2
    Outline changes that can be attributed to human pollution locally and globally.
5.

Understand the arguments for the continued expansion of recycling programmes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Describe why it is important to recycle aluminium, glass, steel and plastic.
  • 5.2
    Described ways that these materials are recycled.
  • 5.3
    Outline the reasons for expanding recycling programmes.