ESS topic 5 examines the soil system as the foundation of terrestrial ecosystems and how people affect those systems. In particular, we look at the productivity and sustainability of large-scale commercial farming systems and small-scale agriculture.
You can find resources for each subtopic by following the links below.
5.1 Soil
- How do soils play a role in sustaining natural systems?
- How are human activities affecting the stability of soil systems?
5.2 Agriculture and food
- To what extent can the production of food be considered sustainable?
Pages for the current ESS syllabus will remain active through the last exams scheduled for 2025.
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