0680_s26_qp_11 2026 May-June Environmental Management 0680 Question Paper 1 Variant 1 · Cambridge CAIE IGCSE

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0680_s26_qp_112026 May-June Environmental Management 0680 Question Paper 1 Variant 1

This is the official Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management (0680) Question Paper 1 (Variant 1) from the 2026 May-June examination session. This question paper was sat by Cambridge students worldwide in 2026 and is published by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Use it for timed practice under exam conditions to build familiarity with the question format, mark allocation, and time pressure.

Also referenced as: 0680_s26_qp_11 · 0680/11/m/j/26 qp · 0680/11 May/June 2026 qp

Paper 1: Theory This is Paper 1: Theory, worth 80 marks with a duration of 1h 30m. Structured questions covering the full syllabus. Requires explanation and analysis, not just recall. Includes data interpretation, graph skills, and level-of-response questions.

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (0680_s26_ms_11). Attempt the entire paper under timed conditions before opening the mark scheme — this trains both your subject knowledge and exam technique. Mark each question and record whether marks were lost due to knowledge gaps, method errors, or careless mistakes.

The most effective way to use this Environmental Management question paper is to simulate real exam conditions: set a timer for the full duration, work without notes, and write your answers on separate paper. After finishing, mark yourself using the official mark scheme — do not check answers during the paper. This builds exam stamina and reveals your genuine readiness. Repeat this process across 3–5 sessions to identify recurring weak topics in Environmental Management (0680).

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Examiner Insights — Paper 1: Theory

Based on analysis of 3 official Cambridge documents (2023, 2025)

1

Vague answers — 'causes harm', 'causes pollution', 'affects the environment' not credited

Responses such as 'causes pollution' or 'harms the environment' were too vague to be credited. Candidates must name the specific type of pollution or specific environmental impact.0680 Paper 1, May/June 2023

How to fix: Never write 'causes pollution' or 'harms the environment'. Always name the SPECIFIC impact: 'releases sulfur dioxide which causes acid rain', 'nitrate runoff causes eutrophication', 'deforestation reduces biodiversity by destroying habitats'. Vague = zero marks.

2

Confusing greenhouse effect with ozone depletion

A significant number of candidates confused the greenhouse effect with ozone depletion, incorrectly stating that greenhouse gases destroy the ozone layer.0680 Paper 1, May/June 2023

How to fix: These are two completely different processes. Greenhouse effect: CO2/methane trap heat in the atmosphere → global warming. Ozone depletion: CFCs break down O3 in the stratosphere → more UV radiation reaches Earth. CO2 does NOT destroy ozone. CFCs do NOT cause global warming directly.

3

Drawing line of best fit when straight lines between points requested

Many candidates drew a line of best fit rather than joining the plotted points with straight lines as instructed, which could not be credited.0680 Paper 1, May/June 2023

How to fix: Read the instruction carefully. 'Join the points with straight lines' means plot-to-plot with a ruler. 'Draw a line of best fit' means a smooth curve or straight line through the general trend. These are different skills — follow the exact wording.

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