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Cambridge O Level Environmental Management

Cambridge O Level Environmental Management (5014). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
5014
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
O Level
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Topics and resources

16 free resources, 2 of 7 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge O Level Environmental Management (5014), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge O Level Environmental Management (5014) only.

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  1. Topic 1 6 resources

    Natural resources

    Covers Formation of rocks, Extraction of rocks, ores and minerals, Sustainable management of rocks, ores and minerals, Energy resources, Conservation and management of energy resources, Fracking

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  2. Topic 2 1 resource

    Land

    Covers Soils and crop growth, Food production and crop yield, Soil erosion

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    No revision notes for this topic yet.

    Practice questions

    No practice questions for this topic yet.

  3. Topic 3 No resources yet

    Water

    Covers Water sources and supply, Water pollution, Water-related diseases, Marine aquaculture, Oil pollution, Plastic pollution

    No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.

  4. Topic 4 No resources yet

    The atmosphere and human activities

    Covers The atmosphere, Climate change, Acid rain, Ozone depletion

    No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.

  5. Topic 5 No resources yet

    Ecosystems, biodiversity and fieldwork

    Covers Ecosystems, Forest ecosystems, Managing biodiversity, Fieldwork investigations

    No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.

  6. Topic 6 No resources yet

    Natural hazards

    Covers Earthquakes and volcanoes, Tropical cyclones, Flooding, Drought

    No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.

  7. Topic 7 No resources yet

    Human population

    Covers Human population density, distribution and structure, Human population size, Managing human population size

    No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.

Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

Study guides 3

Revision notes 2

Practice questions 4

Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2027-2029 series. Verified 2026-09-21. Every subtopic the document lists is shown. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

About this course

Qualification
Cambridge O Level Environmental Management
Spec code
5014
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Azam Siddique
Are resources available?
Yes — 16 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official syllabus
Cambridge syllabus
Topic checklist
Printable 5014 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-09-21, official Cambridge specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-09-21.

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The qualification

Cambridge O Level Environmental Management (5014)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

Cambridge O Level Environmental Management teaches learners about sustainable development in a world where the security of resources and life-sustaining systems is affected by human impact.

The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.

Coverage note: 5014 has two editions in use. The 2027-2029 edition (seven topics; Paper 1 Principles of Environmental Management and Paper 2 Environmental Management in Context) is the series shown on this page, with resources for Topic 1 Natural resources (rocks, ores and minerals; energy), Topic 2 Land and exam preparation. The 2025-2026 edition (nine topics) has its final sitting in the November 2026 series, in Mauritius only; the resources written for it say so and each links to its 2027-2029 companion.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for Cambridge Environmental Management 5014
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Principles of Environmental Management 1h 45m 80 50% Written exam
Paper 2: Environmental Management in Context 1h 45m 80 50% Written exam

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-09-21. Directly confirmed against the 2027-2029 syllabus (Version 1, © September 2024): Assessment overview (p.9) and Details of the assessment (p.36). Paper 1 Principles of Environmental Management (1h45/80 marks/50%, short-answer and structured questions with extended response questions based on source material) and Paper 2 Environmental Management in Context (1h45/80 marks/50%, short-answer, data processing and analysis, and extended response questions based on source material), both externally assessed, candidates answer all questions. Not tiered; grades A*-E. AO weightings (p.11): AO1 43%, AO2 30%, AO3 27% of the qualification. Exams in the June series, and in the November series in Mauritius only. This record models the 2027-2029 edition from 2026-09-21. The 2025-2026 edition (664483, Version 2) is still examined in the November 2026 series in Mauritius, its final sitting: there Paper 1 is Theory (Section A 20 marks, Section B 60 marks) and Paper 2 is Management in context, with the same durations, marks and weightings (p.9 of that syllabus).

Questions about this course

How is Cambridge Environmental Management (5014) assessed?

Cambridge Environmental Management (5014) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Principles of Environmental Management) — 1h 45m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Environmental Management in Context) — 1h 45m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-09-21.

What topics does Cambridge O Level Environmental Management (5014) cover?

7 topics in the current syllabus: Natural resources; Land; Water; The atmosphere and human activities; Ecosystems, biodiversity and fieldwork; Natural hazards; Human population. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for Cambridge O Level Environmental Management (5014)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge O Level Environmental Management (5014) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.

Are there free Cambridge O Level Environmental Management (5014) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 16 free resources for this course (exam preparation guides, study guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

Environmental Management teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Environmental Management at Marlbridge

Environmental Management at other qualifications

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