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GCSE Environmental Science Syllabus Section 3

3.  Organsims and the Environment

Life Processes 

2.1

Photosynthesis: factors affecting it and its importance in modifying the environment

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Respiration: to include aerobic and anaerobic respiration

Ecosystem Processes

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Energy flow through food chains including pyramids of numbers

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The circulation of materials: the carbon cycle
2.5 The circulation of materials: the nitrogen cycle

Wildlife and Landscape Conservation

2.6 Reasons for conservation

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The need for conservation and the threats to wildlife and habitats

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Active management of habitats

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Captive breeding and reintroduction programmes

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Legal protection of species and habitats

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Involvement of organisations in conservation

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UK National Parks: reasons for designation, privately owned land within parks and visitor pressure

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