Module One
ROCKS AND MINERALS AND THEIR EXPLOITATION
Introduction
This module should be read in conjunction with the Programme of Study (PoS). The Programme of Study lists all the modules to be covered in order to fully cover the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) syllabus and prepare you for your examinations. Think of the Programme of Study as your map of the whole of your study programme. The modules give you more detail on the topics to be covered, the reading you should do and more general hints and tips that you should take note of as you work through the course book.
This module includes:
- The concepts and ideas you should understand by the end of the module.
- The case studies that you need to learn.
- The additional resources available on Canvas.
While each learner is different, it is suggested that you spend around 10 hours on this module.
Topics
Topic Zero (1.0): Key Skills in Environmental Management
Topic One (1.1): Formation of Rocks
Topic Two (1.2): Extraction of Rocks and Minerals from the Earth
Topic Three (1.3): Impact of Rock and Mineral Extraction
Topic Four (1.4): Managing the Impact of Rock and Mineral Extraction
Topic Five (1.5): Sustainable use of Rocks and Minerals
Selected Resources