CourseCourseConceptConceptDocsDocuments

IB ESS HL 4.2.16 Hl Transboundary Disputes Questions

Evaluate conflicts and governance challenges over shared water resources.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • explain how population growth, scarcity, pollution, unequal distribution and transboundary rivers can increase competition for freshwater
  • link changing freshwater value to agriculture, food security, development, power and conflict between societies
  • evaluate the extent to which water scarcity leads to conflict by balancing cooperation, governance, technology, treaties and shared interests

Learn this topic

Study 4.2.16 (HL)—Transboundary disputes conceptsOpen the corresponding Concept lesson for explanations, examples and exam connections.

IB ESS HL 4.2.16 Hl Transboundary Disputes Questions question 1

[Maximum number: 2]
Water as a strategic resource

Figure:Water as a strategic resource

The cartoon below is a comment on the strategic importance of each country securing its own water supply.
the water-resources cartoon shown above

Suggest one reason why "in the future, wars will be fought over water".

All question bank results loaded