Exploring Planet Earth - Its Systems and Resources
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Planet Earth is unique in the Solar System as it has just the right systems and resources to give rise to life. This free online course will review the systems and resources found on Earth such as the flow of energy around the planet, the cycling of matter, the geology of the planet, the Earth's atmosphere and biosphere, groundwater and surface water, and mineral, soil and biological resources. The course reviews the impact humans are having on these systems and resources and will look at air, soil and water pollutants, and how humans manage the land. This course will be of great interest to professionals working in areas related to the environmental sciences or earth sciences, to all teachers of geography and science, and to students who are thinking of a career in the environmental sciences or earth sciences. It should also be of interest to anyone who simply wants to understand better our physical place in the universe which is constantly evolving around us.
CERTIFICATIONTo qualify for your official ALISON Diploma, Certificate or PDF you must study and complete all modules and score 80% or more in each of the course assessments. A link to your Diploma certificate will then appear under the My Certificates heading of your My Account page.
LEARNING OUTCOMESIn this course you will: - Review the flow of energy and cycling of matter, including the water cycle and Earth's biogeochemical systems; - Learn about how the Earth was formed by geological processes such as plate tectonics - Review about features of the Earth's atmosphere and ocean currents; - Learn about organisms and biomes that make up the Earth's biosphere; - Learn about groundwater and surface water and the hydrological cycle; - Learn about Earth's meineral resources and how they are mined for extraction - Learn about soil types, soil characteristics and soil conservation; - Learn about all aspects of pollution and its effects on wildlife - Learn about different ways land is used such as residential uses, wilderness uses and recreational uses
Outline
Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of Matter
Module 2: The Soild Earth
Module 3: The Earth's Atmosphere
Module 4: The Earth's Biosphere
Module 5: Groundwater and Surface Water
Module 6: Mineral Resources
Module 7: Soil Resources
Module 8: Biological Resources
Module 9: Air, Soil and Water Pollutants
Module 10: Managing Land Use
Module 11: End of Course Assessment
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